Romans 6:1

“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?”
— Romans 6:1 (King James Version)

Romans 6:1 in 7 translations

KJVKing James Version
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
DRADouay–Rheims
WHAT shall we say, then? shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
ASVAmerican Standard Version
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
DARBYDarby
What then shall we say? Should we continue in sin that grace may abound?
WEBThe World English Bible
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
YLTYoung's Literal Translation
What, then, shall we say? shall we continue in the sin that the grace may abound?
BPVBiblePics Version
What should we say then? Should we continue to sin so that grace can increase?

Context: Romans 6

1What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

2God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?

3Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?

About Romans 6: Dead to Sin, Alive to God

Romans 6: Dead to Sin, Alive to God

Paul teaches that through faith in Jesus, people can overcome sin and live a new life.

Commentary

Romans 6 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of grace and the freedom that comes from being in Christ. Paul begins by reminding the readers that they have been baptized into Christ and have been united with Him in His death. This means that they have died to their old sinful nature and have been raised to a new life in Christ. This new life is one of freedom from sin and death, and it is a life of holiness and righteousness.

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