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    What Does Galatians 5:22-23 Mean?

    Galatians 5:22-23 meaning explained verse-by-verse: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, tempera..." Original language, context & application.

    "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law."

    — Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV)

    The Plain Meaning

    Paul describes the character qualities produced by the Holy Spirit in believers' lives. Unlike the works of the flesh, this fruit is the result of the Spirit's work within us.

    Word Study

    καρπός(karpos — Greek)

    'Karpos' means fruit, produce, or result. Paul uses the singular 'fruit' (not 'fruits'), suggesting these nine qualities are one unified cluster—like a bunch of grapes—produced by the one Spirit. You cannot pick and choose; they grow together as the Spirit works.

    Living It Out

    The fruit of the Spirit is evidence of spiritual maturity. These qualities develop as we walk with Christ and yield to the Holy Spirit's transforming work in our lives.

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