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 most direct and comprehensive biblical passage describing the fruits of the Spirit. It lists nine specific spiritual qualities that develop in a believer's life when they are filled with and walking in the Holy Spirit.
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
Jesus uses a metaphorical illustration of spiritual fruitfulness, emphasizing that genuine spiritual growth and character development comes from maintaining a close relationship with Him. Apart from Christ, spiritual fruit cannot be genuinely produced.
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 true spiritual character is revealed by their actions and conduct. Good spiritual character produces positive, life-giving results, while a corrupt nature produces harmful outcomes.
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 true spiritual growth comes through Jesus Christ and ultimately glorifies God. It highlights the divine source of spiritual transformation.

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