Fruits of the spirit bible verse

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Fruits of the spirit bible verse

Fruits of the spirit bible verse

Here is a comprehensive, curated collection of 150 Bible verses centered on the Fruit of the Spirit. As a theologian and writer, I have organized these into the specific attributes found in Galatians 5:22-23, along with a section on the general concept of spiritual fruitfulness.

I. The Foundation: The Fruit & Spiritual Growth

 

Verses defining the Fruit of the Spirit and the call to bear good fruit.

1. Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

2. John 15:5 – “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

3. John 15:8 – “This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.”

4. John 15:16 – “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last.”

5. Matthew 7:16 – “By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?”

6. Matthew 7:17 – “Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.”

7. Matthew 7:20 – “Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them.”

8. Colossians 1:10 – “So that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.”

9. Ephesians 5:9 – “For the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth.”

10. Philippians 1:11 – “Filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.”

11. James 3:17 – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”

12. Psalm 1:3 – “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.”

13. Psalm 92:14 – “They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green.”

14. Jeremiah 17:8 – “It will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream… It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.”

15. Romans 7:4 – “So that you might belong to another, to him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit for God.”

16. Matthew 3:8 – “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.”

17. Matthew 12:33 – “Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.”

18. Luke 8:15 – “But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.”

19. Romans 6:22 – “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.”

20. 2 Peter 1:8 – “For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

II. Love (Agape)

 

The greatest of all virtues.

21. 1 Corinthians 13:4 – “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.”

22. 1 Corinthians 13:13 – “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”

23. 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Do everything in love.”

24. Colossians 3:14 – “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.”

25. 1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”

26. 1 John 4:7 – “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”

27. 1 John 4:8 – “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.”

28. 1 John 4:16 – “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.”

29. 1 John 4:19 – “We love because he first loved us.”

30. John 13:34 – “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.”

31. John 13:35 – “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

32. Romans 5:5 – “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit.”

33. Romans 13:10 – “Love does no harm to a neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”

34. Ephesians 5:2 – “And walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us.”

35. 1 Thessalonians 3:12 – “May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else.”

36. Hebrews 10:24 – “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”

37. Proverbs 10:12 – “Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.”

38. Song of Solomon 8:7 – “Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot sweep it away.”

III. Joy (Chara)

 

A deep, abiding gladness in the Lord.

39. Nehemiah 8:10 – “Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”

40. Psalm 16:11 – “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”

41. Psalm 28:7 – “The Lord is my strength and my shield… My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.”

42. Psalm 30:5 – “Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.”

43. Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

44. Isaiah 12:3 – “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.”

45. Isaiah 55:12 – “You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace.”

46. John 15:11 – “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”

47. John 16:22 – “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.”

48. Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him.”

49. Philippians 4:4 – “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”

50. 1 Thessalonians 5:16 – “Rejoice always.”

51. 1 Peter 1:8 – “Though you have not seen him, you love him… and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.”

52. James 1:2 – “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.”

53. Psalm 51:12 – “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.”

IV. Peace (Eirene)

 

Tranquility of soul and reconciliation.

54. John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled.”

55. John 16:33 – “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.”

56. Romans 5:1 – “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

57. Romans 8:6 – “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”

58. Philippians 4:7 – “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

59. Colossians 3:15 – “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace.”

60. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.”

61. Isaiah 26:3 – “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.”

62. Psalm 4:8 – “In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, Lord, make me dwell in safety.”

63. Psalm 29:11 – “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.”

64. Psalm 34:14 – “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.”

65. Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.”

66. Isaiah 9:6 – “And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

67. Matthew 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”

68. Hebrews 12:14 – “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy.”

V. Patience (Makrothumia)

 

Long-suffering and endurance.

69. Ephesians 4:2 – “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

70. Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

71. Colossians 1:11 – “Being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”

72. Colossians 3:12 – “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”

73. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 – “Encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

74. James 5:7 – “Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming.”

75. James 5:8 – “You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.”

76. 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise… Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish.”

77. Psalm 37:7 – “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him.”

78. Psalm 40:1 – “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.”

79. Proverbs 14:29 – “Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.”

80. Proverbs 15:18 – “A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.”

81. Ecclesiastes 7:8 – “The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.”

82. Romans 2:4 – “Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience?”

83. 1 Timothy 1:16 – “Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him.”

VI. Kindness (Chrestotes)

 

Moral goodness and benevolence in action.

84. Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

85. Proverbs 11:17 – “Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.”

86. Proverbs 31:26 – “She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.” (Kindness is implied in instruction).

87. Zechariah 7:9 – “Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another.”

88. Luke 6:35 – “But love your enemies, do good to them… because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.”

89. Romans 2:4 – “God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance.”

90. Romans 11:22 – “Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God.”

91. Colossians 3:12 – “Clothe yourselves with… kindness.”

92. Titus 3:4-5 – “But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us.”

93. 1 Corinthians 13:4 – “Love is patient, love is kind.”

94. 2 Samuel 9:1 – “David asked, ‘Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan’s sake?'”

95. Proverbs 3:3 – “Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck.”

96. Micah 6:8 – “To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.”

VII. Goodness (Agathosune)

 

Uprightness of heart and life.

97. Psalm 23:6 – “Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.”

98. Psalm 34:8 – “Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”

99. Psalm 145:9 – “The Lord is good to all; he has compassion on all he has made.”

100. Psalm 31:19 – “How abundant are the good things that you have stored up for those who fear you.”

101. Galatians 6:10 – “Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.”

102. Romans 12:9 – “Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”

103. Romans 15:14 – “I myself am convinced, my brothers and sisters, that you yourselves are full of goodness.”

104. Ephesians 2:10 – “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”

105. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 – “That by his power he may bring to fruition your every desire for goodness and your every deed prompted by faith.”

106. 3 John 1:11 – “Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God.”

107. Amos 5:15 – “Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts.”

108. Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

109. Luke 6:45 – “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart.”

110. 1 Timothy 6:18 – “Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.”

VIII. Faithfulness (Pistis)

 

Loyalty, reliability, and trust.

111. Lamentations 3:22-23 – “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed… great is your faithfulness.”

112. Psalm 36:5 – “Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies.”

113. Psalm 89:8 – “You are mighty, Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you.”

114. Psalm 119:90 – “Your faithfulness continues through all generations.”

115. Proverbs 3:3 – “Let love and faithfulness never leave you.”

116. Proverbs 28:20 – “A faithful person will be richly blessed.”

117. Matthew 25:21 – “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant!'”

118. Luke 16:10 – “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.”

119. 1 Corinthians 1:9 – “God is faithful, who has called you into fellowship with his Son.”

120. 1 Corinthians 4:2 – “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”

121. 1 Corinthians 10:13 – “And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.”

122. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

123. 2 Timothy 2:13 – “If we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.”

124. Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.”

125. 1 John 1:9 – “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins.”

126. Revelation 2:10 – “Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.”

IX. Gentleness (Prautes)

 

Humility and power under control.

127. Matthew 11:29 – “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.”

128. Philippians 4:5 – “Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.”

129. Colossians 3:12 – “Clothe yourselves with… gentleness.”

130. 1 Timothy 6:11 – “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.”

131. 2 Timothy 2:24 – “And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful.”

132. 2 Timothy 2:25 – “Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance.”

133. Titus 3:2 – “To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone.”

134. James 3:17 – “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is… considerate.” (Often translated as gentle).

135. 1 Peter 3:4 – “It should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit.”

136. 1 Peter 3:15 – “But do this with gentleness and respect.”

137. Proverbs 15:1 – “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”

138. Proverbs 15:4 – “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.”

139. Galatians 6:1 – “Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently.”

X. Self-Control (Egkrateia)

 

Discipline and mastery over desires.

140. 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”

141. Proverbs 25:28 – “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.”

142. Proverbs 16:32 – “Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.”

143. 1 Corinthians 9:25 – “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training.”

144. 1 Corinthians 9:27 – “No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.”

145. Titus 1:8 – “Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined.”

146. Titus 2:6 – “Similarly, encourage the young men to be self-controlled.”

147. Titus 2:12 – “It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives.”

148. 1 Peter 1:13 – “Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you.”

149. 1 Peter 4:7 – “The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.”

150. 2 Peter 1:5-6 – “Make every effort to add to your faith goodness… and to knowledge, self-control.”