Ephesians 5:9
Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 5
“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”Ephesians 5:9
What Does Ephesians 5:9 Mean?
Ephesians 5:9 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Truth, Holy Spirit, and Spiritual Gifts.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ephesians 5:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Galatians 5:22“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”Romans 12:2“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Romans 8:14“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.”John 15:5“I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”Matthew 7:17“Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.”3 John 1:11“Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.”1 John 3:9“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.”Ephesians 6:14“Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;”Matthew 3:8“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance:”John 3:21“But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.”Proverbs 3:3“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:”John 7:38“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”Romans 15:14“And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.”2 Corinthians 9:10“Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)”Romans 8:23“And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.”Psalms 112:4“Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.”Romans 8:5“For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”Psalms 143:10“Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.”
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