King James Version
Ephesians 5:9 in the King James Version says “(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”
Ephesians 5:9 · KJV
Be not ye therefore partakers with them.
For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord.
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“(For”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“of the Spirit”
G4151a current of air, i.e., breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit, i.e., (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital prin
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“righteousness”
G1343equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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