Romans 6:12 bbe — For this cause do not let sin be ruling in your body which is under the power of death, so that you give way to its des…

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"For this cause do not let sin be ruling in your body which is under the power of death, so that you give way to its desires;"

— Romans 6:12, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 6 — Context

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Having knowledge that because Christ has come back from the dead, he will never again go down to the dead; death has no more power over him.

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For his death was a death to sin, but his life now is a life which he is living to God.

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Even so see yourselves as dead to sin, but living to God in Christ Jesus.

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For this cause do not let sin be ruling in your body which is under the power of death, so that you give way to its desires;

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And do not give your bodies to sin as the instruments of wrongdoing, but give yourselves to God, as those who are living from the dead, and your bodies as instruments of righteousness to God.

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For sin may not have rule over you: because you are not under law, but under grace.

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What then? are we to go on in sin because we are not under law but under grace? Let it not be so.

Romans 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 6:12 say?
Romans 6:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this cause do not let sin be ruling in your body which is under the power of death, so that you give way to its desires;”
Where is Romans 6:12 in the Bible?
Romans 6:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 6, verse 12.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 6:12.
What translation should I read Romans 6:12 in?
Romans 6:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 6:12?
Romans 6:12 reads (BBE): “For this cause do not let sin be ruling in your body which is under the power of death, so that you give way to its desires;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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