Ephesians 5:9

Ephesians chapter 5 · verse 9 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

KJV

King James Version · 1611

(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth),

Context

v.8for ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light

v.9This passage

v.10proving what is well-pleasing unto the Lord;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 3 John 1:11

    Beloved, imitate not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

  • Philippians 1:11

    being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are through Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.

  • Psalms 16:2

    O my soul, thou hast said unto Jehovah, Thou art my Lord: I have no good beyond thee.

  • 1 Timothy 6:11

    But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

  • Hebrews 1:8

    but of the Sonhe saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.

  • Galatians 5:22

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,