Romans 6
Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ
1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Grace: Romans 6:15, Jude 1:4. Sin: 1 Peter 2:16. Parallel theme: Romans 2:4, 3:31, Galatians 5:13
2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? References God: Romans 7:4, Galatians 2:19, 6:14, Colossians 3:3. Sin: 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 3:9. Parallel theme: Romans 7:6, Psalms 119:104, Colossians 2:20, 1 Peter 1:14 +5
3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
6 Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice. might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Cross: Galatians 2:20, 5:24, 6:14. Sin: Romans 6:12, 6:22. Parallel theme: Romans 8:13, Isaiah 26:13, Ephesians 4:22, Colossians 3:5 +4
7 For he that is dead is freed from sin. Sin: Romans 6:2, 1 Peter 4:1. Parallel theme: Romans 6:8, 7:2, 7:4, 8:1
8 Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Parallel theme: John 14:19, 2 Corinthians 13:4
9 Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Parallel theme: Romans 5:14, 6:14, Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 1:18
10 For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God. References God: Luke 20:38, 1 Peter 4:6. Sin: Romans 6:11, 8:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 3:18. Parallel theme: 2 Corinthians 5:15 +2
11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. References Jesus: Romans 5:1, John 20:31, Ephesians 2:7, Colossians 3:17, 1 Peter 2:5, 4:11. References God: 1 Corinthians 6:20. Sin: Romans 6:2, 6:13. Parallel theme: Romans 8:18 +5
12 Let not sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice. therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
13 Neither 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. References God: Romans 12:1, 1 Corinthians 6:15, 6:20, 1 Peter 4:2. Righteousness: Romans 6:16, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 1:9. Sin: Romans 7:5, Colossians 2:13. Parallel theme: Colossians 3:5 +5
14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Grace: Romans 11:6, John 1:17. Word: Romans 8:2, Galatians 3:23, 5:18, Hebrews 8:10. Sin: Romans 6:12, Matthew 1:21. Parallel theme: Romans 8:12, John 8:36 +5
Slaves to Righteousness
15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
16 Know 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?
17 But GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. References God: Romans 1:8, 16:26, Acts 11:18, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Philemon 1:4. Parallel theme: Romans 15:18, 2 Timothy 1:13, Hebrews 5:9, 1 Peter 2:9, 3 John 1:3 +5
18 Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
19 I 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. Righteousness: Romans 3:5, 6:13, 1 Corinthians 6:11. Parallel theme: Galatians 3:15, Hebrews 12:15
20 For when ye were the servants of sinSin: ἁμαρτία (Hamartia). The Greek hamartia (ἁμαρτία) means sin—missing the target of God's perfection. 'All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God' (Romans 3:23), requiring Christ's atoning sacrifice., ye were free from righteousness. Sin: John 8:34
21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally., ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. References God: Galatians 1:10. Sin: Romans 6:14, 1 Peter 2:16. Creation: Romans 6:18, 8:2. Parallel theme: Isaiah 54:17, John 8:32, 1 Corinthians 7:22, Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 1:9 +5
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint.. Eternal Life: Romans 2:7, Matthew 25:46, John 3:36, 5:24, 6:40. Sin: Romans 5:12, 5:21, Ezekiel 18:4, 18:20, James 1:15 +5