Romans 6:17 Meaning
But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Context Explained
15What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
16Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
17But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
18Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
19I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
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Related Cross References
Ephesians 2:1-5
Paul explains the transformation from being dead in sin to being made alive in Christ.
Philippians 2:12
Paul encourages believers to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, similar to obeying doctrine.
1 Corinthians 6:11
This verse speaks of being washed and sanctified, reflecting the transformation from sin.
Source: Romans 6:17