Romans 6:12
“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.”
Romans 6:12 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Let no sin therefore reign in your mortal body, so as to obey the lusts thereof.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof:
- DARBYDarby
- Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body to obey its lusts.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Therefore don't let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Let not then the sin reign in your mortal body, to obey it in its desires;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Therefore, do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires.
Context: Romans 6
10For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
11Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
12Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
13Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
14For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
About 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.