Romans 6:18
“Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.”
Romans 6:18 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Being then freed from sin, we have been made servants of justice.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and being made free from sin, ye became servants of righteousness.
- DARBYDarby
- Now, having got your freedom from sin, ye have become bondmen to righteousness.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Being made free from sin, you became bondservants of righteousness.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and having been freed from the sin, ye became servants to the righteousness.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness.
Context: Romans 6
16Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
17But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
18Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
19I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
20For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.
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.