Romans 6:15 “What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace?…”

Romans 6:15

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

What then? shall we sin, because we are not under law, but under grace? God forbid.

Geneva Bible 1599

What then? shall we sinne, because we are not vnder the Law, but vnder grace? God forbid.

Darby Translation

What then? should we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Far be the thought.

Young's Literal Translation

What then? shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? let it not be!

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“What”

Romans 3:9

Romans 3:9 · BSB

What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.

“shall we”

Titus 2:11–14 Ephesians 2:8–10 2 Corinthians 7:1 Jude 1:4 Romans 6:1 Romans 6:2

Titus 2:11–14 · BSB

For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

Ephesians 2:8–10 · BSB

For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,

2 Corinthians 7:1 · BSB

Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.

Jude 1:4 · BSB

For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Ch…

Romans 6:1 · BSB

What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?

Romans 6:2 · BSB

Certainly not! How can we who died to sin live in it any longer?

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

16Do you not know that when you offer yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves to the one you obey, whether you are slaves to sin leading to death, or to obedience leading to righteousness?

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