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Bible verse
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
What it means
These qualities are not achievements to grind out but fruit the Holy Spirit grows in a life surrendered to God. Growth in character is, first, growth in relationship with Him.
Galatians 5:22-23 at a glance
| Reference | Galatians 5:22-23 |
|---|---|
| Book | Galatians |
| Chapter to read it in | Galatians 5 |
| Topic | faith |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Colossians 3:12-17
- 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
- John 15:5
- James 3:17-18
- John 15:2
- Ephesians 5:9
- Psalms 1:3
- John 15:16
- Philippians 4:4-9
- Romans 7:4
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Galatians 5:22-23?
It is in Galatians, in Galatians 5. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Galatians 5:22-23?
Readers most often set it beside Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, John 15:5, James 3:17-18. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Galatians 5:22-23?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Galatians 5:22-23 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Galatians 5:22-23, faith. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Galatians 5 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Galatians 5:22-23 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
