Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
fruit of the Spirit—taken by transcribers from Galatians 5:22. The true reading is that of the oldest manuscripts, "The fruit of THE LIGHT"; in contrast with "the unfruitful works of darkness" (Ephesians 5:11). This verse is parenthetic. Walk as children of light, that is, in all good works and words, "FOR the fruit of the light is [borne] in [ALFORD; but BENGEL, 'consists in'] all goodness [opposed to 'malice,' Ephesians 4:31], righteousness [opposed to 'covetousness,' Ephesians 5:3] and truth [opposed to 'lying,' Ephesians 4:25]."
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Ephesians 5:9:
Galatians 5:19-23
Ephesians 5:11
Ephesians 5:12
Ephesians 6:14
Philippians 1:11
Philippians 2:15
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