Romans 6:20

“For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.”

"For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness." - Romans 6:20
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What does Romans 6:20 mean?

Romans 6:20, as rendered by the King James Version of the Bible, reads: "For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness." This verse carries profound meaning and serves as a crucial component of the broader theological message found in the book of Romans…

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Freed from Sin, Bound to Righteousness

**Freed from Sin, Bound to Righteousness** *“For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.” (Romans 6:20 KJV)* The Apostle Paul, in his epistle to the Romans, lays out a profound dichotomy in human existence: the conflict between sin and righteousness…

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A Prayer of Freedom from Sin

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before Your throne of grace, fully aware of the weight that Romans 6:20 bears in my life: "For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness." I stand in profound gratitude for the truth that this verse reveals…

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Romans 6:7 - "For he that is dead is freed from sin."
Romans 7:20 - "Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me."
Romans 3:20 - "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin."
Romans 11:20 - "Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:"
Romans 4:20 - "He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;"
Romans 2:6 - "Who will render to every man according to his deeds:"
Romans 6:6 - "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin."
Romans 8:6 - "For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace."
Romans 16:6 - "Greet Mary, who bestowed much labour on us."
Romans 1:6 - "Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ:"
Romans 3:6 - "God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world?"
Romans 8:20 - "For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,"
Romans 14:20 - "For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence."
Romans 1:20 – "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen."
Romans 6:18 - "Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness."
Romans 5:20 - "Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:"
Romans 1:20 – "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen."
Romans 6:8 - "Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:"
Romans 6:14 - "For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace."
Romans 5:6 - "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly."
Romans 9:6 - "Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:"
Romans 16:20 - "And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."
Romans 10:20 - "But Esaias is very bold, and saith, I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after me."