Ephesians 5:9 net — for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth–

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"for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth–"

— Ephesians 5:9, NET Bible

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Ephesians 5:9 in Other Translations

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KJV
“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“(for the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth), ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth,”
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DRB
“For the fruit of the light is in all goodness and justice and truth:”
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BBE
“(Because the fruit of the light is in all righteousness and in everything which is good and true),”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“(For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)”
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Ephesians 5 — Context

Live in the Light Let nobody deceive you with empty words, for because of these things God’s wrath comes on the sons of disobedience.

Therefore do not be sharers with them,

for you were at one time darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live like children of light–

for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth–

trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.

Do not participate in the unfruitful deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.

For the things they do in secret are shameful even to mention.

Ephesians 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:9 say?

Ephesians 5:9 in the NET Bible reads: “for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth–”

Where is Ephesians 5:9 in the Bible?

Ephesians 5:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 9.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:9.

What translation should I read Ephesians 5:9 in?

Ephesians 5:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 5:9?

Ephesians 5:9 reads (NET): “for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth–” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 5:9 net — for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth–

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