5 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 foundational 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 showing that spiritual fruit comes from remaining connected to Him. Apart from Christ, believers cannot produce genuine spiritual qualities.
Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
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Matthew 7:17KJV
This verse teaches that a person's inner character determines their spiritual output. Good spiritual roots produce good spiritual fruit in a person's life.
(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)
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Ephesians 5:9KJV
This verse reinforces the concept of spiritual fruit, emphasizing that these qualities manifest as goodness, righteousness, and truth in a believer'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 highlights that spiritual fruit comes through Jesus Christ and ultimately brings glory to God. Spiritual growth is a collaborative process between the believer and Christ.

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