Romans 6:12 nasb — Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,

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"Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,"

— Romans 6:12, NASB

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“Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof: ”
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“Therefore don't let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.”
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Romans 6 — Context

knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, is never to die again; death no longer is master over Him.

For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all; but the life that He lives, He lives to God.

Even so consider yourselves to be dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,

and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.

For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace.

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be!

Romans 6:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 6:12 say?

Romans 6:12 in the NASB reads: “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,”

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 (NASB): “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,” 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.

Romans 6:12 nasb — Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts,

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