Ephesians 5:9 Meaning and Explanation
“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Ephesians 5:9 Mean?
Paul pauses to describe what the light produces: 'goodness and righteousness and truth.' These are the fruit that grows where God's light shines in a life. Goodness toward others, righteousness toward God, and truth in all things -- these reveal the light at work.
Calling it 'fruit' reminds us that such qualities grow naturally from a transformed life, as fruit grows from a healthy tree. They are not forced but produced from within by the Spirit. Where the light of God truly dwells, this good fruit cannot help but appear.
Ephesians 5:9 in the Original Language
agathosune (ἀγαθωσύνη), 'goodness' -- active, generous goodness of heart and deed.
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What does Ephesians 5:9 mean?
The fruit of light is seen in all goodness, righteousness, and truth.