Romans 6:2 cpdv — Let it not be so! For how can we who have died to sin still live in sin?

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Let it not be so! For how can we who have died to sin still live in sin? "

— Romans 6:2, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 6 — Context

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So what shall we say? Should we remain in sin, so that grace may abound?

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Let it not be so! For how can we who have died to sin still live in sin?

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Do you not know that those of us who have been baptized in Christ Jesus have been baptized into his death?

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For through baptism we have been buried with him into death, so that, in the manner that Christ rose from the dead, by the glory of the Father, so may we also walk in the newness of life.

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For if we have been planted together, in the likeness of his death, so shall we also be, in the likeness of his resurrection.

Romans 6:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 6:2 say?
Romans 6:2 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Let it not be so! For how can we who have died to sin still live in sin? ”
Where is Romans 6:2 in the Bible?
Romans 6:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 6, verse 2.
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 6:2.
What translation should I read Romans 6:2 in?
Romans 6:2 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 6:2?
Romans 6:2 reads (CPDV): “Let it not be so! For how can we who have died to sin still live in sin? ” 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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