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Romans 6:22

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 6:22

Verse 22 of 23

Scripture focus

But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

Romans 6:22 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 6:22

Theological / Devotional

Free from sin. That is, from bondage to sin (see on v. 18).

Become servants. Or, “become enslaved.” The same Greek word being used as in v. 18 (see comment there). Paul was not ashamed to call himself the slave of Christ (see on Romans 1:1). However, in our service to God we do not obey Him because we are under bondage, but because we love Him (John 14:15), and God in turn does not actually treat us as slaves but as sons (Galatians 4:7).

Unto holiness. See on v. 19. He who is a “slave” of God brings forth permanent and highly desirable fruit, namely, the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). Such service means the development of all the powers of mind, body, and soul (Romans 12:1, 2), and results in eternal life (see Romans 2:7 ; 5:21).

Everlasting life. See on Romans 6:23; cf. Matthew 25:46.

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