“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
What’s inside
- Galatians 5:22–23 wall print (p3): the two verses with the nine fruit in large italic (about 40 pt)
- The nine fruit color chart (p4): a fruit for each word, in soft colors, for a classroom wall or fridge
- Coloring poster (p5): all nine fruit and words in outline letters on one page
- 9 fruit of the Spirit coloring pages (p6–14): one per fruit. Each has the KJV word in outline letters, a fruit scene to color and a KJV verse that uses the word (for example Love with 1 John 4:7, Peace with Isaiah 26:3, Temperance with 1 Corinthians 9:25)
- 10 fruit of the Spirit cards (p15): a title card plus one card per fruit (word, small fruit picture, short KJV verse)
- What the fruit of the Spirit means (p16): each KJV word, its Greek word, the word many modern Bibles use, a one-line meaning and a verse; plus two short notes (“fruit”, not “fruits”; the old English words)
- Copywork (p17): trace Galatians 5:22–23 and 5:25, then write them
- The 9-week fruit of the Spirit challenge (p18): one fruit a week, a verse to read, one thing to try, a tick box for each day
- Fill in the missing words (p19) on Galatians 5:22–25 with a word bank, and its answer key on a separate page (p20)
- Abide in the vine (p21): John 15:4–5 and nine short reflection questions
- Start-here page (how to print, contents, ideas) and a closing page
The 9 fruit of the Spirit in the KJV
In the King James Version, Paul lists nine: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance (Galatians 5:22–23). Many modern translations say patience for longsuffering, kindness for gentleness, faithfulness for faith, gentleness for meekness and self-control for temperance.
| KJV word | Many modern Bibles | Verse on its coloring page |
|---|---|---|
| Love | love | 1 John 4:7 |
| Joy | joy | Psalms 16:11 |
| Peace | peace | Isaiah 26:3 |
| Longsuffering | patience | Psalms 86:15 |
| Gentleness | kindness | Psalms 18:35 |
| Goodness | goodness | Psalms 27:13 |
| Faith | faithfulness | Hebrews 11:1 |
| Meekness | gentleness | Matthew 5:5 |
| Temperance | self-control | 1 Corinthians 9:25 |
For more verses on each fruit, see fruit of the Spirit Bible verses.
Fruit of the Spirit coloring pages
Ten free coloring pages: a poster with all nine fruit, then one page per fruit. Each page has the word in outline letters to color, a large fruit with two small ones, a leafy vine, flowers and sparkles, and the KJV verse printed under the picture. Simple enough for preschoolers, with enough detail for older children and adults. Black line art only, so it prints well on any home printer.
Fruit of the Spirit printable cards and chart
Page 15 has ten cards to cut out: a title card and one per fruit, each with a small fruit picture, the KJV word and a short verse. Print them on card stock, punch a hole and put them on a ring, or tape one to the fridge each week. Page 4 is a color chart of the nine fruit for a classroom wall.
Teaching the fruit of the Spirit to kids: a 9-week challenge
One fruit a week for nine weeks. Each week, color that fruit’s page, read its verse, learn its card and try one thing (for example: Peace: when a worry comes, name it to God in prayer before you fret). Start on any Monday. If you start on Monday, January 4, 2027 you finish on Sunday, March 7, 2027. The fill-in worksheet (answer key on a separate page) checks Galatians 5:22–25 at the end. For a puzzle, the free Bible word search has a Fruit of the Spirit puzzle.
“Fruit” or “fruits” of the Spirit?
Paul writes “the fruit of the Spirit is”, in the singular. Many teachers describe it as one harvest the Holy Spirit grows in a believer, with nine sides to it. Earlier in the same chapter he says, “Walk in the Spirit” (Galatians 5:16), and then:
“If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.”
How to print
- Download the US Letter or A4 PDF (same 22 pages).
- Print at 100% (“Actual size”). Print page 3 or 4 on white card stock for framing; for an 8×10 frame, use “Fit to page”.
- Print the coloring pages (5–14) on plain paper. Print the cards (page 15) on card stock and cut along the dashed lines.
- For a class, print pages 18–19 for each child and keep page 20 (the answer key) for yourself.
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Related reading: Fruit of the Spirit Bible verses · love · joy · peace · patience · kindness · gentleness · being faithful · self-control · growth · Bible verses for kids
Also free: Bible word search (includes a Fruit of the Spirit puzzle) · Bible coloring pages sample · Lord’s Prayer printable · Psalm 23 printable · Bible verse bookmarks
Frequently asked questions
Is this fruit of the Spirit printable really free?
Yes. All 22 pages are free to download and print for personal, family, classroom and church use. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell it.
Which Bible version is it?
The King James Version (KJV), word for word. That is why the list reads “love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance” (Galatians 5:22–23). Page 16 gives the words many modern Bibles use instead.
What are the 9 fruit of the Spirit?
In the KJV: love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance (Galatians 5:22–23). In many modern translations: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
What do longsuffering, meekness and temperance mean?
Longsuffering is patience: bearing with people for a long time without giving up on them. Meekness is strength under God’s control: humble and gentle, never harsh. Temperance is self-control. The meanings page explains all nine, with the Greek word behind each one.
Are there fruit of the Spirit coloring pages?
Yes, ten: a poster with all nine fruit and one page for each fruit. Each page has the word in outline letters, a fruit scene and a KJV verse that uses the word, in black line art.
Is it "fruit" or "fruits" of the Spirit?
Galatians 5:22 says “the fruit of the Spirit is”, in the singular. Many teachers explain it as one harvest with nine sides to it, all grown by the Holy Spirit.
How can I teach the fruit of the Spirit to kids?
Use the 9-week challenge on page 18: one fruit a week, with its coloring page, card, verse and one thing to try. Finish with the fill-in worksheet on page 19 (the answer key is on page 20).
Can I print it on A4 paper?
Yes. There is a separate A4 PDF with the same 22 pages, and a US Letter PDF. Both keep everything inside a half-inch margin, so home printers don’t cut anything off.
Free for personal, family, classroom and church use. Please share the page link rather than the file, and don’t resell. Scripture from the King James Version (public domain in the US).
