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Romans 6:21

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 6:21

Verse 21 of 23

Scripture focus

What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things [is] death.

Romans 6:21 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 6:21

Theological / Devotional

Fruit. For the meaning and usage of this term see on Romans 1:13.

Had ye. Rather, “were you having.” The Greek denotes continuance.

Then. That is, at that time.

The Greek introduces the passage with “therefore,” which, however, is omitted in the KJV. The “therefore” refers back to the slavery to sin mentioned in the previous verse. The passage may be rendered: “Therefore, what fruit were you having at that time, namely, during your service of sin?”

It is possible to end the question with the word “then” and regard “those things whereof ye are now ashamed,” as the answer. The rendering of the KJV provides no stated answer, but clearly implies that they had no fruit, at least no good fruit. The latter construction is, perhaps, to be preferred.

Death. See on v. 23.

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