1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- shall we say G2046 (ἐρέω) — an alternate for in certain
tenses; to utter, i.e. speak or say
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- Shall we continue G1961 (ἐπιμένω) — to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively,
persevere)
- in sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- grace G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- may abound G4121 (πλεονάζω) — to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or
intransitively); by extension, to superabound
2 God forbid. We who died to sin, how shall we any longer live therein?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- God forbid G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- God forbid G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- How G4459 (πῶς) — an interrogative particle of manner; in
what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?); also as
exclamation, how much!
- shall we G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- that G3748 (ὅστις) — which some, i.e. any that; also (definite) which
same
- are dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- to sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- live G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- any longer G2089 (ἔτι) — "yet," still (of time or degree)
- therein G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- therein G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
3 Or are ye ignorant that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- Know ye not G50 (ἀγνοέω) — not to know (through lack of
information or intelligence); by implication, to ignore (through
disinclination)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- so many of us as G3745 (ὅσος) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as
- were baptized G907 (βαπτίζω) — to immerse, submerge; to make whelmed (i.e.
fully wet); used only (in the New Testament) of ceremonial ablution,
especially (technically) of the ordinance of…
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
4 We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- we are buried with G4916 (συνθάπτω) — to inter in company with, i.e. (figuratively) to
assimilate spiritually (to Christ by a sepulture as to sin)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- by G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- baptism G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- baptism G908 (βάπτισμα) — baptism (technically or figuratively)
- into G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- like as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- was raised up G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- the glory G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the glory G1391 (δόξα) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application
(literal or figurative, objective or subjective)
- of the Father G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of the Father G3962 (πατήρ) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near
or more remote)
- even so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- should walk G4043 (περιπατέω) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large
(especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport
oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- newness G2538 (καινότης) — renewal (figuratively)
- of life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
5 For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- we have been G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
- planted together G4854 (σύμφυτος) — grown along with (connate), i.e.
(figuratively) closely united to
- in the likeness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- in the likeness G3667 (ὁμοίωμα) — a form; abstractly, resemblance
- of his G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- death G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- we shall be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- resurrection G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- resurrection G386 (ἀνάστασις) — a standing up again, i.e. (literally) a resurrection from
death (individual, genitive case or by implication, (its author)), or
(figuratively) a (moral) recov…
6 knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be done away, that so we should no longer be in bondage to sin;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Knowing G1097 (γινώσκω) — to "know" (absolutely) in a great
variety of applications and with many implications (as follow, with
others not thus clearly expressed)
- this G3778 (οὗτος) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that
(often with article repeated)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- old G3820 (παλαιός) — antique, i.e. not recent, worn out
- man G444 (ἄνθρωπος) — man-faced, i.e. a human
being
- is crucified with G4957 (συσταυρόω) — to impale in company with (literally or
figuratively)
- that G2443 (ἵνα) — in order that (denoting the purpose
or the result)
- the body G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- of sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- might be destroyed G2673 (καταργέω) — to be (render) entirely idle (useless), literally
or figuratively
- that G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- henceforth G3371 (μηκέτι) — no further
- we G1473 (ἐγώ)
- should G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- not G3371 (μηκέτι) — no further
- serve G1398 (δουλεύω) — to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or
voluntary)
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
7 for he that hath died is justified from sin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- he that is dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- is freed G1344 (δικαιόω) — to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
8 But if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- if G1487 (εἰ) — if, whether, that,
etc.
- we be dead G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- with G4862 (σύν) — with or together (but much
closer than or ), i.e. by association, companionship,
process, resemblance, possession, instrumentality, addition,
etc.
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- we believe G4100 (πιστεύω) — to have faith (in, upon, or with respect to, a person or
thing), i.e. credit; by implication, to entrust (especially one's
spiritual well-being to Christ)
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we shall G4800 (συζάω) — to continue to live in common with, i.e.
co-survive (literally or figuratively)
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- live with G4800 (συζάω) — to continue to live in common with, i.e.
co-survive (literally or figuratively)
- him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
9 knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death no more hath dominion over him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Knowing G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- being raised G1453 (ἐγείρω) — to waken (transitively or intransitively), i.e. rouse
(literally, from sleep, from sitting or lying, from disease, from
death; or figuratively, from obscurity…
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- dieth G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- no more G3765 (οὐκέτι) — not yet, no longer
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- hath G2961 (κυριεύω) — to rule
- dominion G2961 (κυριεύω) — to rule
- over him G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
10 For the death that he died, he died unto sin once: but the life that he liveth, he liveth unto God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- in that G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- he died G599 (ἀποθνήσκω) — to die off (literally or figuratively)
- unto sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- once G2178 (ἐφάπαξ) — upon one occasion (only)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- he liveth G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- unto God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
11 Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Likewise G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- reckon G3049 (λογίζομαι) — to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally
or figuratively)
- ye G4771 (σύ) — thou
- also G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- yourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- to be G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- indeed G3303 (μέν) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession
(in fact); usually followed by a contrasted clause with (this
one, the former, etc.)
- unto sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- alive G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- unto God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Let G936 (βασιλεύω) — to rule (literally or figuratively)
- not G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- therefore G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- reign G936 (βασιλεύω) — to rule (literally or figuratively)
- in G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- mortal G2349 (θνητός) — liable to die
- body G4983 (σῶμα) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide
application, literally or figuratively
- that ye should G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- obey G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen
attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or
authority
- it G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
- the lusts G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the lusts G1939 (ἐπιθυμία) — a longing (especially for what is
forbidden)
- thereof G846 (αὐτός) — the reflexive pronoun self, used
(alone or in the compound ) of the third person , and (with the
proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
13 neither present your members unto sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves unto God, as alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither G3366 (μηδέ) — but not, not even; in a continued negation,
nor
- yield ye G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
- instruments G3696 (ὅπλον) — an implement or
utensil or tool (literally or figuratively, especially, offensive for
war)
- of unrighteousness G93 (ἀδικία) — (legal) injustice (properly, the quality, by implication, the
act); morally, wrongfulness (of character, life or act)
- unto sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- yield G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- yourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- unto God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- unto God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- as G5613 (ὡς) — which how, i.e. in that
manner (very variously used, as follows)
- those that are alive G2198 (ζάω) — to live (literally or figuratively)
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the dead G3498 (νεκρός) — dead (literally or
figuratively; also as noun)
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- of righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
14 For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under law, but under grace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- shall G2961 (κυριεύω) — to rule
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- have dominion over G2961 (κυριεύω) — to rule
- you G4771 (σύ) — thou
- ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
15 What then? shall we sin, because we are not under law, but under grace? God forbid.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- then G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- shall we sin G264 (ἁμαρτάνω) — properly, to miss the mark (and so not share in the prize), i.e.
(figuratively) to err, especially (morally) to sin
- because G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- we are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- under G5259 (ὑπό) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place
(beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the
accusative case) of place (whither (underneat…
- the law G3551 (νόμος) — law (through the idea of prescriptive usage), genitive case
(regulation), specially, (of Moses (including the volume); also of the
Gospel), or figuratively (a…
- but G235 (ἀλλά) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially)
contrariwise (in many relations)
- grace G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- God forbid G3361 (μή) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an
interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas expects an
affirmative one)) whether
- God forbid G1096 (γίνομαι) — to cause to be
("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used
with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
16 Know ye not, that to whom ye present yourselves as servants unto obedience, his servants ye are whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Know ye G1492 (εἴδω) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being
borrowed from the equivalent and ; properly, to see
(literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the p…
- not G3756 (οὐ) — the absolute negative (compare ) adverb; no or
not
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- to whom G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye yield G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- yourselves G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also
(in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons) my-,
thy-, our-, your-) self (selves), etc.
- servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- to G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- obey G5218 (ὑπακοή) — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or
submission
- his servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- ye are G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- ye obey G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen
attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or
authority
- whether G2273 (ἤτοι) — either indeed
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- or G2228 (ἤ) — disjunctive, or; comparative, than
- of obedience G5218 (ὑπακοή) — attentive hearkening, i.e. (by implication) compliance or
submission
- righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
17 But thanks be to God, that, whereas ye were servants of sin, ye became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto ye were delivered;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- be thanked G5485 (χάρις) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or
concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine
influence upon the heart, and it…
- that G3754 (ὅτι) — demonstrative, that (sometimes
redundant); causative, because
- ye were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- of sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- ye have obeyed G5219 (ὑπακούω) — to hear under (as a subordinate), i.e. to listen
attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or
authority
- from G1537 (ἐκ) — literal or
figurative; direct or remote)
- the heart G2588 (καρδία) — the heart, i.e.
(figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind); also (by analogy) the
middle
- G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- that form G5179 (τύπος) — a die (as struck), i.e. (by implication) a stamp or scar;
by analogy, a shape, i.e. a statue, (figuratively) style or
resemblance; specially, a sampler ("type…
- of doctrine G1322 (διδαχή) — instruction (the act or the matter)
- which G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- was delivered you G3860 (παραδίδωμι) — to surrender, i.e yield up, intrust,
transmit
18 and being made free from sin, ye became servants of righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Being G1659 (ἐλευθερόω) — to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral,
ceremonial or mortal liability)
- then G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- made free G1659 (ἐλευθερόω) — to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral,
ceremonial or mortal liability)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- ye became the servants G1402 (δουλόω) — to enslave (literally or figuratively)
- of righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
19 I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye presented your members as servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, even so now present your members as servants to righteousness unto sanctification.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I speak G3004 (λέγω) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate
(in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas and
generally refer to an individual express…
- after the manner of men G442 (ἀνθρώπινος) — human
- because of G1223 (διά) — through (in very
wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
- the infirmity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- the infirmity G769 (ἀσθένεια) — feebleness (of mind or body); by implication, malady;
morally, frailty
- of your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- flesh G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- flesh G4561 (σάρξ) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e.
(strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body
(as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the sy…
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- as G5618 (ὥσπερ) — just as, i.e. exactly like
- ye have yielded G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- members G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- members G3196 (μέλος) — a limb or part of the body
- servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- to uncleanness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to uncleanness G167 (ἀκαθαρσία) — impurity (the quality), physically or morally
- and G2532 (καί) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in
connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
- to iniquity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to iniquity G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case)
wickedness
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- iniquity G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- iniquity G458 (ἀνομία) — illegality, i.e. violation of law or (genitive case)
wickedness
- even so G3779 (οὕτω) — in this way (referring to what precedes or
follows)
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- yield G3936 (παρίστημι) — to stand beside, i.e. (transitively) to exhibit,
proffer, (specially), recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or
(intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), a…
- to righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
- holiness G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely
(by Hebraism) a purifier
20 For when ye were servants of sin, ye were free in regard of righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- when G3753 (ὅτε) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when
- ye were G1510 (εἰμί) — I exist (used only when emphatic)
- the servants G1401 (δοῦλος) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary;
frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or
subserviency)
- of sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- free G1658 (ἐλεύθερος) — unrestrained (to go at pleasure),
i.e. (as a citizen) not a slave (whether freeborn or manumitted), or
(genitive case) exempt (from obligation or liability)
- from righteousness G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- from righteousness G1343 (δικαιοσύνη) — equity (of character or act); specially (Christian)
justification
21 What fruit then had ye at that time in the things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- G3767 (οὖν) — (adverbially) certainly, or
(conjunctionally) accordingly
- What G5101 (τίς) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or
what (in direct or indirect questions)
- fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or
figuratively
- had ye G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- then G5119 (τότε) — the when, i.e. at the time that
(of the past or future, also in consecution)
- in G1909 (ἐπί) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time,
place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution (with the genitive
case), i.e. over, upon, etc.; of rest (with…
- those things whereof G3739 (ὅς) — the
relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what,
that
- ye are G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- now G3568 (νῦν) — "now" (as adverb of date, a
transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or
immediate
- ashamed G1870 (ἐπαισχύνομαι) — to feel shame for something
- for G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- of those things G1565 (ἐκεῖνος) — that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the
article prefixed
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
22 But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- But G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- now G3570 (νυνί) — just now
- being made free G1659 (ἐλευθερόω) — to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral,
ceremonial or mortal liability)
- from G575 (ἀπό) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various
senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
- sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- and G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- become servants G1402 (δουλόω) — to enslave (literally or figuratively)
- to God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- to God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- ye have G2192 (ἔχω) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally
or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability,
contiuity, relation, or condition)
- your G4771 (σύ) — thou
- fruit G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- fruit G2590 (καρπός) — fruit (as plucked), literally or
figuratively
- unto G1519 (εἰς) — to or into (indicating the point reached or
entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.);
also in adverbial phrases
- holiness G38 (ἁγιασμός) — properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely
(by Hebraism) a purifier
- the end G5056 (τέλος) — properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the
conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or
indefinitely), resul…
- everlasting G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
23 For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- For G1063 (γάρ) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument,
explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
- the wages G3800 (ὀψώνιον) — rations for a
soldier, i.e. (by extension) his stipend or pay
- of sin G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of sin G266 (ἁμαρτία) — a sin (properly abstract)
- death G2288 (θάνατος) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or
figuratively)
- but G1161 (δέ) — but, and,
etc.
- the gift G5486 (χάρισμα) — a (divine) gratuity, i.e. deliverance (from danger or
passion); (specially), a (spiritual) endowment, i.e. (subjectively)
religious qualification, or (objecti…
- of God G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- of God G2316 (θεός) — a deity, especially (with ) the supreme
Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
- eternal G166 (αἰώνιος) — perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as
well)
- life G2222 (ζωή) — life (literally or figuratively)
- through G1722 (ἐν) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
- Jesus G2424 (Ἰησοῦς) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord
and two (three) other Israelites
- Christ G5547 (Χριστός) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
- our G1473 (ἐγώ)
- Lord G3588 (ὁ) — the (sometimes to be
supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
- Lord G2962 (κύριος) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun)
controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)