4 Bible Verses

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
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Galatians 5:22-23KJV
This is the primary and most well-known passage describing the fruits of the Spirit. It lists nine specific spiritual qualities that develop in a believer's life through the Holy Spirit's transformative work.
Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. 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.
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John 15:4-5KJV
Jesus uses a metaphorical illustration of a vine and branches to explain spiritual fruitfulness. The passage emphasizes that spiritual growth and producing good fruit is only possible through a continuous connection with Christ.
Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
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Matthew 7:16-17KJV
This verse teaches that a person's character and spiritual condition can be recognized by their actions and outcomes. Good spiritual roots produce good spiritual fruit in a person's life.
Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.
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Philippians 1:11KJV
This verse connects spiritual fruit directly to righteousness and emphasizes that these fruits ultimately glorify God. It highlights that spiritual growth is a result of Christ's work in a believer's life.

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