Romans 6:22

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

However, now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you do get the benefit — it consists in being made holy, set apart for God, and its end result is eternal life.

Berean Standard Bible:

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you reap leads to holiness, and the outcome is eternal life.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G1161} now{G3570} being made free{G1659} from{G575} sin{G266}, and{G1161} become servants{G1402} to God{G2316}, ye have{G2192} your{G5216} fruit{G2590} unto{G1519} holiness{G38}, and{G1161} the end{G5056} everlasting{G166} life{G2222}.

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Peter 2:16

  • As free, and not using [your] liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.

Romans 6:18

  • Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.

Romans 8:2

  • For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

John 8:32

  • And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Galatians 5:13

  • ¶ For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.

1 Corinthians 7:22

  • For he that is called in the Lord, [being] a servant, is the Lord's freeman: likewise also he that is called, [being] free, is Christ's servant.

1 Peter 1:9

  • Receiving the end of your faith, [even] the salvation of [your] souls.

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Commentary for Romans 6:22

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1161
    There are 2556 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέ
    Transliteration:
    Pronunciation: deh
    Description: a primary particle (adversative or continuative); but, and, etc.:--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
  2. Strong's Number: G3570
    There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: νυνί
    Transliteration: nyní
    Pronunciation: noo-nee'
    Description: a prolonged form of νῦν for emphasis; just now:--now.
  3. Strong's Number: G1659
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐλευθερόω
    Transliteration: eleutheróō
    Pronunciation: el-yoo-ther-o'-o
    Description: from ἐλεύθερος; to liberate, i.e. (figuratively) to exempt (from moral, ceremonial or mortal liability):--deliver, make free.
  4. Strong's Number: G575
    There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀπό
    Transliteration: apó
    Pronunciation: apo'
    Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc.
  5. Strong's Number: G266
    There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἁμαρτία
    Transliteration: hamartía
    Pronunciation: ham-ar-tee'-ah
    Description: from ἁμαρτάνω; a sin (properly abstract):--offence, sin(-ful).
  6. Strong's Number: G1402
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δουλόω
    Transliteration: doulóō
    Pronunciation: doo-lo'-o
    Description: from δοῦλος; to enslave (literally or figuratively):--bring into (be under) bondage, X given, become (make) servant.
  7. Strong's Number: G2316
    There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θεός
    Transliteration: theós
    Pronunciation: theh'-os
    Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
  8. Strong's Number: G2192
    There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔχω
    Transliteration: échō
    Pronunciation: skheh'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
  9. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  10. Strong's Number: G2590
    There are 56 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καρπός
    Transliteration: karpós
    Pronunciation: kar-pos'
    Description: probably from the base of ἁρπάζω; fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively:--fruit.
  11. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
  12. Strong's Number: G38
    There are 1118 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἁγιασμός
    Transliteration: hagiasmós
    Pronunciation: hag-ee-as-mos'
    Description: from ἁγιάζω; properly, purification, i.e. (the state) purity; concretely (by Hebraism) a purifier:--holiness, sanctification.
  13. Strong's Number: G5056
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: τέλος
    Transliteration: télos
    Pronunciation: tel'-os
    Description: from a primary (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly, the point aimed at as a limit, i.e. (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination (literally, figuratively or indefinitely), result (immediate, ultimate or prophetic), purpose); specially, an impost or levy (as paid):--+ continual, custom, end(-ing), finally, uttermost. Compare φόρος.
  14. Strong's Number: G166
    There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: αἰώνιος
    Transliteration: aiṓnios
    Pronunciation: ahee-o'-nee-os
    Description: from αἰών; perpetual (also used of past time, or past and future as well):--eternal, for ever, everlasting, world (began).
  15. Strong's Number: G2222
    There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζωή
    Transliteration: zōḗ
    Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
    Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.