Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
But the fruit of the spirit is loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith,
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- Colossians 3:12–17Rank 1 from verse 22
12Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.
14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
12Put on therefore (as the elect of God, holy and beloued) bowels of mercies, kindnesse, humblenesse of minde, meekenesse, long suffering,
13Forbearing one another, and forgiuing one another, if any man haue a ‖quarrell against any: euen as Christ forgaue you, so also doe yee.
14And aboue all these things put on charitie, which is the bond of perfectnesse.
15And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also yee are called in one body: and be yee thankefull.
16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdome, teaching and admonishing one another in Psalmes, and Hymnes, and Spirituall songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
17And whatsoeuer yee doe in word or deed, doe all in the Name of the Lord Iesus, giuing thankes to God and the Father, by him.
- 1 Corinthians 13:4–7Rank 2 from verse 22
4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;
6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;
7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
4Charitie suffereth long, and is kinde: charitie enuieth not: charitie ‖vaunteth not it selfe, is not puffed vp,
5Doeth not behaue it selfe vnseemly, seeketh not her owne, is not easily prouoked, thinketh no euill,
6Reioyceth not in iniquitie, but reioyceth ‖in the trueth:
7Beareth all things, beleeueth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
- James 3:17–18Rank 4 from verse 22
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
18And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
17But the wisedome that is from aboue, is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easie to be intreated, full of mercy, and good fruits, ‖without partialitie, and without hypocrisie.
18And the fruit of righteousnesse is sowen in peace, of them that make peace.
- Ephesians 5:9Rank 6 from verse 22
- Psalms 1:3Rank 7 from verse 22
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
3And he shalbe like a tree planted by the riuers of water, that bringeth foorth his fruit in his season, his leafe also shall not †wither, and whatsoeuer he doeth, shall prosper.
- John 15:16Rank 8 from verse 22
16Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
16Ye haue not chosen me, but I haue chosen you, and *ordeined you, that you should goe and bring foorth fruit, and that your fruite should remaine: that whatsoeuer ye shall aske of the Father in my Name, he may giue it you.
- Philippians 4:4–9Rank 9 from verse 22
4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.
4Reioyce in the Lord alway: and againe I say, Reioyce.
5Let your moderation be knowen vnto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Bee carefull for nothing: but in euery thing by prayer and supplication with thankesgiuing, let your request be made knowen vnto God.
7And the peace of God which passeth all vnderstanding, shall keepe your hearts & minds through Christ Iesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoeuer things are true, whatsoeuer things are ‖honest, whatsoeuer things are iust, whatsoeuer things are pure, whatsoeuer things are louely, whatsoeuer things are of good report: if there bee any vertue, and if there bee any praise, thinke on these things:
9Those things which ye haue both learned and receiued, and heard, and seene in mee, doe: and the God of peace shall be with you.
- Romans 7:4Rank 10 from verse 22
4Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
4Wherefore my brethren, yee also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ, that ye should be married to another, euen to him who is raised from the dead, that wee should bring forth fruit vnto God,
- 2 Peter 1:5–8Rank 11 from verse 22
5And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
7And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
8For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
5And besides this, giuing all diligence, adde to your faith, vertue; and to vertue knowledge;
6And to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godlinesse;
7And to godlinesse, brotherly kindnesse; and to brotherly kindnesse, charitie.
8For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that yee shall neither be barren, nor vnfruitfull in the knowledge of our Lord Iesus Christ.
- 1 Peter 1:22Rank 12 from verse 22
22Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:
22Seeing yee haue purified your soules in obeying the truth through the Spirit, vnto vnfained loue of the brethren: see that ye loue one another with a pure heart feruently,
- Philippians 1:11Rank 13 from verse 22
- 1 Corinthians 13:13Rank 14 from verse 22
- 1 John 4:7–16Rank 15 from verse 22
7Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.
8He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
9In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.
10Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.
11Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
12No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.
13Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit.
14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.
15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
16And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.
7Beloued, let vs loue one another; for loue is of God: and euery one that loueth, is borne of God and knoweth God.
8Hee that loueth not, knoweth not God: for God is loue.
9In this was manifested the loue of God towards vs, because that God sent his only begotten Sonne into the world, that we might liue through him.
10Herein is loue, not that wee loued God, but that he loued vs, and sent his Sonne to be y e propitiation for our sins.
11Beloued, if God so loued vs, wee ought also to loue one another.
12No man hath seene God at any time. If wee loue one another, God dwelleth in vs, and his loue is perfected in vs.
13Hereby know wee that we dwell in him and he in vs, because hee hath giuen vs of his Spirit.
14And we haue seene, and doe testifie, that the Father sent the Sonne to be the Sauiour of the world.
15Whosoeuer shall confesse that Iesus is the Sonne of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.
16And we haue knowen and beleeued the loue that God hath to vs. God is loue, and hee that dwelleth in loue, dwelleth in God, and God in him.
- Matthew 12:33Rank 16 from verse 22
- Romans 12:9–18Rank 17 from verse 22
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.
10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;
12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
16Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.
17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
9 Let loue bee without dissimulation: abhorre that which is euill, cleaue to that which is good.
10Bee kindly affectioned one to another ‖with brotherly loue, in honour preferring one another.
11Not slouthfull in busines: feruent in spirit, seruing the Lord.
12Reioycing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing instant in prayer.
13Distributing to the necessitie of Saints; giuen to hospitalitie.
14Blesse them which persecute you, blesse, and curse not.
15Reioyce with them that doe reioice, and weepe with them that weepe.
16 Be of the same mind one towards another. Minde not high things, but ‖condescend to men of low estate. Bee not wise in your owne conceits.
17Recompence to no man euill for euill. Prouide things honest in the sight of all men.
18If it be possible, as much as lyeth in you, liue peaceably with all men.
- Galatians 5:16–18Rank 18 from verse 22
16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.
18But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.
16 This I say then, Walke in the spirit, and ‖ye shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.
17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that yee cannot doe the things that yee would.
18But if yee be lead of the spirit, yee are not vnder the Law.
- Luke 8:14–15Rank 19 from verse 22
14And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
15But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
14And that which fell among thornes, are they, which when they haue heard, goe forth, and are choked with cares and riches, and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruite to perfection.
15But that on the good ground, are they, which in an honest and good heart hauing heard the word, keepe it, and bring foorth fruite with patience.
- Colossians 1:10Rank 20 from verse 22
- Galatians 5:13Rank 21 from verse 22
- Psalms 92:14Rank 22 from verse 22
- Matthew 7:16–20Rank 23 from verse 22
16Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
16Yee shall knowe them by their fruits: *Doe men gather grapes of thornes, or figges of thistles?
17Euen so, euery good tree bringeth forth good fruit: but a corrupt tree bringeth forth euill fruit.
18A good tree cannot bring forth euil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19*Euery tree that bringeth not forth good fruit, is hewen downe, and cast into the fire.
20Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
- Ephesians 4:23–2Rank 24 from verse 22
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- 1 Peter 1:8Rank 25 from verse 22
- Romans 5:1–5Rank 26 from verse 22
1THEREFORE being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
3And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
4And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
5And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
1¶ Therefore being iustified by faith, wee haue peace with God, through our Lord Iesus Christ.
2By whom also wee haue accesse by faith, into this grace wherein wee stand, and reioyce in hope of the glory of God.
3And not onely so, but we glory in tribulations also, knowing that tribulation worketh patience:
4And patience, experience: and experience, hope:
5And hope maketh not ashamed, because the loue of God is shed abroad in our hearts, by the holy Ghost, which is giuen vnto vs.
- Romans 6:22Rank 27 from verse 22
- 1 Thessalonians 5:10–22Rank 28 from verse 22
10Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you;
13And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.
15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.
16Rejoice evermore.
17Pray without ceasing.
18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
19Quench not the Spirit.
20Despise not prophesyings.
21Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
22Abstain from all appearance of evil.
10Who died for vs, that whether we wake or sleepe, we should liue together with him.
11Wherefore, ‖comfort your selues together, and edifie one another, euen as also ye doe.
12And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are ouer you in the Lord, and admonish you:
13And to esteeme them very highly in loue for their workes sake, and be at peace among your selues.
14Now we ‖exhort you, brethren, warne them that are ‖vnruly, comfort the feeble minded, support the weake, be patient toward all men.
15See that none render euill for euill vnto any man: but euer follow that which is good, both among your selues and to all men.
16Reioyce euermore:
17Pray without ceasing:
18In euery thing giue thankes: for this is the will of God in Christ Iesus concerning you.
19Quench not the spirit:
20Despise not prophecyings:
21Proue all things: hold fast that which is good.
22Abstaine from all appearance of euill.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:3–10Rank 29 from verse 22
3Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;
4Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
5For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.
6And ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost:
7So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia.
8For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.
9For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;
10And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
3Remembring without ceasing your worke of faith, and labour of loue, and patience of hope in our Lord Iesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father:
4Knowing, brethren ‖beloued, your election of God.
5For our Gospel came not vnto you in word onely: but also in power, and in the holy Ghost, and in much assurance, as yee know what maner of men we were among you for your sake.
6And yee became followers of vs, and of the Lord, hauing receiued the word in much affliction, with ioy of the holy Ghost:
7So that ye were ensamples to all that beleeue in Macedonia and Achaia.
8For from you sounded out the Word of the Lord, not onely in Macedonia & Achaia, but also in euery place your faith to Godward is spred abroad, so that we need not to speak any thing.
9For they themselues shew of vs, what maner of entring in we had vnto you, and how yee turned to God from idols, to serue the liuing, and true God,
10And to waite for his sonne from heauen whom he raised from the dead, euen Iesus which deliuered vs from the wrath to come.
- Titus 2:2–12Rank 31 from verse 22
2That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
3The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
4That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
5To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
6Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
7In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
8Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
9Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;
10Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.
11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,
12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;
2That the aged men be ‖sober, graue, temperate, sound in faith, in charitie, in patience.
3The aged women likewise that they be in behauiour as becommeth ‖holinesse, not ‖false accusers, not giuen to much wine, teachers of good things,
4That they may teach the young women to bee ‖sober, to loue their husbands, to loue their children,
5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God bee not blasphemed.
6Yong men likewise exhort, to bee ‖sober minded.
7In all things shewing thy selfe a patterne of good workes: in doctrine shewing vncorruptnesse, grauity, sinceritie,
8Sound speech that cannot be condemned, that hee that is of the contrarie part, may bee ashamed, hauing no euill thing to say of you.
9 Exhort seruants to be obedient vnto their own masters, and to please them well in all things, not ‖answering againe:
10Not purloyning, but shewing all good fidelitie, that they may adorne the doctrine of God our Sauiour in all things.
11For the grace of God ‖that bringeth saluatiō, hath appeared to all men,
12Teaching vs that denying vngodlinesse and worldly lusts we should liue soberly, righteously and godly in this present world,
- 1 Timothy 4:12Rank 32 from verse 22
- Romans 15:14Rank 33 from verse 22
14And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
14And I my selfe also am perswaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodnesse, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.
- Romans 15:3Rank 34 from verse 22
- 1 Peter 5:12Rank 35 from verse 22
12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
12By Syluanus a faithfull brother vnto you, (as I suppose) I haue written briefly, exhorting, & testifying, that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.
- 1 Timothy 3:11Rank 36 from verse 22
- Hosea 14:8Rank 37 from verse 22
8Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found.
8Ephraim shall say, What haue I to doe any more with idoles? I haue heard him, and obserued him: I am like a greene firre tree, from me is thy fruite found.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:2Rank 38 from verse 22
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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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Sense 1: The produce borne by plants or the land. Sense 2: Offspring or increase. Sense 3: A result, product, consequence, character, or work proceeding from something.
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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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Sense 1: Gladness, delight, or rejoicing. Sense 2: To rejoice, delight, or be glad.
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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
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longsuffering
Patient endurance, restraint, or forbearance; slowness to anger.
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gentleness
Softness of manners; mildness of temper; sweetness of disposition; meekness.
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Moral excellence, kindness, generosity, or that which is good.
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Sense 1: The substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen; trust, confidence, belief, persuasion, or reliance. Sense 2: Faithfulness, fidelity, or trustworthiness. Sense 3: The revealed truth or gospel believed and kept.
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21Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
21Enuyings, murthers, drunkennesse, reuellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I haue also tolde you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherite the kingdome of God.
22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
22But the fruit of the spirit is loue, ioy, peace, long suffering, gentlenesse, goodnesse, faith,
Selected passage23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
23Meekenesse, temperance: against such there is no law.