Doctrine
Fruit of the Spirit
"But the fruit of the Spirit is…" (Galatians 5:22–23).
| Fruit | Greek | Study Note |
|---|---|---|
| Love | ἀγάπη · agapē | Willed good toward another for their sake. |
| Joy | χαρά · chara | Delight not conditioned by circumstance. |
| Peace | εἰρήνη · eirēnē | Wholeness — the mind reconciled to God. |
| Longsuffering | μακροθυμία · makrothymia | Slow to anger under provocation. |
| Gentleness | χρηστότης · chrēstotēs | Useful kindness that treats others well. |
| Goodness | ἀγαθωσύνη · agathōsynē | Uprightness that seeks the good of others. |
| Faith | πίστις · pistis | Faithfulness — trustworthy fidelity. |
| Meekness | πραΰτης · prautēs | Strength under control. |
| Temperance | ἐγκράτεια · egkrateia | Self-mastery, especially of desire. |