ὁ γὰρ καρπὸς τοῦ φωτὸς. See Ephesians 5:1. This clause defines both the character of the children of light and the blessings inherent in the light which they are called to radiate.

ἀγαθωσύνῃ. Kindness in action, active benevolence, the opposite of κακία Ephesians 4:31; part of the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22. δικαιοσύνῃ. ‘Justice’ recognizing the claims of men Ephesians 4:24; Ephesians 6:14. ἀληθείᾳ. ‘Truthfulness’ Ephesians 4:21; Ephesians 6:14; 1 Corinthians 5:8. Sincerity in word and deed, the opposite of ὑπόκρισις.

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