Ephesians 5:9
for the fruit of the Spirit [is] in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
In Context
8for ye were once darkness, and now light in the Lord; as children of light walk ye,
10proving what is well-pleasing to the Lord,
Cross References
John 1:47Jesus saw Nathanael coming unto him, and he saith concerning him, 'Lo, truly an Israelite, in whom guile is not;'
Romans 15:14And I am persuaded, my brethren — I myself also — concerning you, that ye yourselves also are full of goodness, having been filled with all knowledge, able also one another to admonish;
Ephesians 4:15and, being true in love, we may increase to Him [in] all things, who is the head — the Christ;
Ephesians 6:14Stand, therefore, having your loins girt about in truth, and having put on the breastplate of the righteousness,
1 Timothy 6:11and thou, O man of God, these things flee, and pursue righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, meekness;
Hebrews 11:33who through faith did subdue kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped mouths of lions,
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 →