Ephesians 5:9
Live and act as sons of Light--for the effect of the Light is seen in every kind of goodness, uprightness and truth--
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
8There was a time when you were nothing but darkness. Now, as Christians, you are Light itself.
10and learn in your own experiences what is fully pleasing to the Lord.
Cross References
John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, and said of him, "Look! here is a true Israelite, in whom there is no deceitfulness!"
Romans 15:14But as to you, brethren, I am convinced-- yes, I Paul am convinced--that, even apart from my teaching, you are already full of goodness of heart, and enriched with complete Christian knowledge, and are also competent to instruct one another.
Ephesians 4:15But we shall lovingly hold to the truth, and shall in all respects grow up into union with Him who is our Head, even Christ.
Ephesians 6:14Stand therefore, first fastening round you the girdle of truth and putting on the breastplate of uprightness
1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, must flee from these things; and strive for uprightness, godliness, good faith, love, fortitude, and a forgiving temper.
Hebrews 11:33men who, as the result of faith, conquered whole kingdoms, brought about true justice, obtained promises from God, stopped lions' mouths,
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →