11. The oldest manuscripts read the singular, "fruit." So
Ga 5:22
(see on
Ga 5:22);
regarding the works of righteousness, however manifold, as one
harmonious whole, "the fruit of the Spirit"
(Eph 5:9)
Jas 3:18,
"the fruit of righteousness"
(Heb 12:11);
Ro 6:22,
"fruit unto holiness."
which are--"which is by (Greek, 'through') Jesus Christ."
Through His sending to us the Spirit from the Father. "We are wild and
useless olive trees till we are grafted into Christ, who, by His living
root, makes us fruit-bearing branches" [CALVIN].
JFB.
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