3 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 definitive passage on the fruits of the Spirit, listing nine specific spiritual qualities that develop in a believer's life through the Holy Spirit's work. These virtues represent the character transformation that occurs when someone is filled with and walking in the Spirit.
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
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Galatians 5:16KJV
This verse provides context for how the fruits of the Spirit are developed - by walking in the Spirit and not following worldly desires. It emphasizes the spiritual journey of allowing God's Spirit to guide and transform one's life.
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 15:5KJV
While not directly from Galatians, this verse illustrates the spiritual principle behind the fruits of the Spirit - that spiritual growth and character development come from maintaining a close relationship with Christ. Bearing spiritual fruit is dependent on remaining connected to Jesus.

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