Romans 6:23

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 6:23

BSB

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

AKJV

For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

CPDV

For the wages of sin is death. But the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

ERV

For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

NHEB

For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is everlasting life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

SMT

For the purchasing the provisions of sin, death; and the grace of God, life eternal in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 6:23

ForG1063ConjunctionthewagesG3800Noun NeuterofsinG266Noun FeminineisdeathG2288Noun Masculine butG1161ConjunctionthegiftG5486Noun NeuterofGodG2316Noun MasculineiseternalG166Adjective lifeG2222Noun Feminine throughG1722Preposition JesusG2424Noun Masculine ChristG5547Adjective ourG2257 LordG2962Noun Masculine

Commentary for Romans 6:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 6:23

Summary

Transgression pays with mortality

Event

Contrast of sin's wage with grace's gift

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD