Galatians 5:22-25 The Passion Translation

“^22–23 But the fruit^[a] produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions:^[b]

joy that overflows,^[c]

peace that subdues,

patience^[d] that endures,

kindness^[e] in action,

a life full of virtue,^[f]

faith that prevails,

gentleness of heart, and

strength of spirit.^[g]

Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.^[h]

²⁴ Keep in mind that we who belong to Jesus Christ have already experienced crucifixion. For everything connected with our self-life^[i] was put to death on the cross and crucified with Messiah. ²⁵ If the Spirit is the source of our life, we must also allow the Spirit to direct every aspect of our lives. Read full chapter

Footnotes

1. 5:22–23 The Greek word here can be translated “harvest.”
2. 5:22–23 There is clear textual inference that the “fruit” (singular) of the Holy Spirit is love, with the other virtues displaying aspects of the greatest quality of Spirit-life, agape love.
3. 5:22–23 This translation has chosen to supply action to these virtues, for they are not meant to be abstract virtues, but made visible with actions.
4. 5:22–23 The Greek word for patience is taken from a verb that means “ever tapping” or “never quitting.”
5. 5:22–23 The Aramaic word can be translated “sweetness.”
6. 5:22–23 Or “goodness.”
7. 5:22–23 The word self is not found in this verse; however, most translations render this as “self-control.” The word is actually “lordship,” or by implication “spirit-strength.”
8. 5:22–23 Literally “there is no law set against these things” or “there is no conflict with Jewish laws.”
9. 5:24 Or “all our fleshly passions and desires.” See 1 John 2:15–17.”
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