Romans 6:1

Dead to Sin, Alive to God · Romans 6:1–14
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Translations

Modern
What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?
Traditional
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
Literal
What then will we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may abound?
Latin
Quid ergo dicemus? permanebimus in peccato ut gratia abundet?

Original

Greek
English
What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?

Notes

What then: Because Paul has just proclaimed that God multiplies grace where sin increases (5:20), he knows that people will wonder whether this means that sin does not matter in the Christian life.

Parallels

2 Corinthians 4:7–18

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Crucifixion Elemental Spirits, Elements Flesh Freedom, Liberty Hymenaeus Jude, Letter of Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Romans Peter, Second Letter of Sanctification Sin

Topics

Grace: Not to be Abused Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Living in Sin Righteous: Described Sin: Paul's Discussion of the Responsibility For