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Romans 6

Romans 6:20

The Wages of Sin · Romans 6:15–23
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Translations

Modern
For when you were slaves to sin, you were free of obligation to righteousness.
Traditional
For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.
Literal
For when you were slaves of sin, you were free from righteousness.
Latin
Cum enim servi essetis peccati, liberi fuistis justitiæ.

Original

Greek
English
For when you were slaves to sin, you were free of obligation to righteousness.

Notes

Romans 6:20

free from the obligation to righteousness (literally free from righteousness): Paul means either that unbelievers feel no obligation to obey God or that they are unable to do so. But the freedom that they boast of actually makes them slaves to sin.

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Jude, Letter of Letter to the Romans Peter, Second Letter of Sanctification Sin

Topics

Christian Liberty: The Wicked, Devoid of Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Righteous: Described Righteousness: Fruits of Righteousness: The Wicked are Free From Servant: Figurative The Doctrines of the Gospel: Lead to Holiness Titles and Names of the Wicked: Servants of Sin