Fruits of righteousness (καρπον δικαιοσυνης). Singular, collective idea, fruit of righteousness. Accusative case retained with per…

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness. These fruits are what righteousness in the heart produces. The fruits, or results, will be …

The fruits of righteousne is an Old Testament phrase (Amos 6:12), used also in James 3:18 and Hebrews 12:11. It may m…

The conduct that receives Christ’s commendation is “the fruit of righteousness”—i. e., transformed lives as proof that God works in believers. Paul…

Filled with the fruits of righteousness. This now belongs to the outward life, for a good conscience produces its fruits by means of works…

Being filled with the fruits of righteousness
Good works. Some think alms deeds, or acts of liberality and bounty, a…

Should we not pity and love those souls whom Christ loves and pities? Those who abound in any grace need to abound more.

Test things which d…

Having stated the reason for hope concerning the future, he now indicates the matters for which he prays for them. First, he mentions his desire, w…