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NASB | Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit [the result of His presence within us] is love [unselfish concern for others], joy, [inner] peace, patience [not the ability to wait, but how we act while waiting], kindness, goodness, faithfulness, |
Bible Question: How do apple tied in with love |
Bible Answer: I am assuming you are asking about why Paul uses the metaphore of "fruit" in this passage. Love, in the context of this passage, is something that is grown in our lives, like a piece of fruit on a tree. In order for apples to grow, the tree must be healthy, growing and nurtured. It must be rooted into good soil. Simply, that means that you and I, in order to have Godly love growing in our life must first be in relationship with God. When we are "rooted and grounded in love," as Paul puts it, love grows in us and we no longer think the same as we once did. We begin to consider others more and ourselves less. |