<p>5:9 <i>For the fruit of the light is in all goodness and righteousness and truth</i>- Some manuscripts, followed by AV, read &quot;the fruit of the Spirit&quot;. This may seem out of context, but I have argued on :7 that the entire argument here is an appeal for the Spirit rather than the flesh to be the dominant principle in Christian thought and behaviour. All kinds of goodness and truth are the fruit of the Spirit. A way of life is elicited by the Spirit / light. Light is not therefore merely correct understanding of some doctrinal points. Our participation in the Lord Jesus (:7) will elicit a life and thought pattern like His.</p>