Romans 6:18 nasb — and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.

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"and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness."

— Romans 6:18, NASB

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Romans 6 — Context

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

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Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?

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But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed,

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and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.

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I am speaking in human terms because of the weakness of your flesh. For just as you presented your members as slaves to impurity and to lawlessness, resulting in further lawlessness, so now present your members as slaves to righteousness, resulting in sanctification.

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For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.

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Therefore what benefit were you then deriving from the things of which you are now ashamed? For the outcome of those things is death.

Romans 6:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 6:18 say?
Romans 6:18 in the NASB reads: “and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.”
Where is Romans 6:18 in the Bible?
Romans 6:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 6, verse 18.
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 6:18.
What translation should I read Romans 6:18 in?
Romans 6:18 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 6:18?
Romans 6:18 reads (NASB): “and having been freed from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” 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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