Galatians
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,”
Galatians 5:22
Galatians 5:22 (KJV) speaks to fruit of the spirit, walking in the spirit, and peace — words set in Galatians, Paul's letter on freedom in Christ. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
John 14:27“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 15:13“Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:”
1 Peter 1:8“And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.”
Isaiah 32:17“I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.”
Psalms 4:8
Common questions
What does Galatians 5:22 mean?
In the King James Version, Galatians 5:22 reads: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith," The verse speaks to fruit of the spirit, walking in the spirit, and peace. To read it well, take it in the flow of Galatians 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Galatians 5:22 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith," is Galatians 5:22 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Galatians chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Galatians 5:22?
Verses that sit beside Galatians 5:22 include John 14:27, Philippians 4:7, and Romans 15:13. Reading them alongside Galatians 5:22 deepens the theme of fruit of the spirit.
How can I pray with Galatians 5:22?
Read Galatians 5:22 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.