Romans 6:22

New International Reader's Version

You have been set free from sin. God has made you his slaves. The benefit you gain leads to holy living. And the end result is eternal life.

Cross References

Genesis 50:17

He said, ‘Here’s what you must say to Joseph. Tell him, “I’m asking you to forgive your brothers. Forgive the terrible things they did to you. Forgive them for treating you so badly.” ’ Now then, please forgive our sins. We serve the God of your father.” When their message came to Joseph, he wept.

Job 1:8

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you thought about my servant Job? There isn’t anyone on earth like him. He is honest. He does what is right. He has respect for God and avoids evil.”

Psalm 143:12

Because your love is faithful, put an end to my enemies. Destroy all of them, because I serve you.

Psalm 86:2

Keep my life safe, because I am faithful to you. Save me, because I trust in you. You are my God.

Psalm 92:14

When they get old, they will still bear fruit. Like young trees they will stay fresh and strong.

Isaiah 54:17

But no weapon used against you will succeed. People might bring charges against you. But you will prove that they are wrong. Those are the things I do for my servants. I make everything right for them,” announces the Lord.

Daniel 3:26

Then the king approached the opening of the blazing furnace. He shouted, “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, come out! You who serve the Most High God, come here!” So they came out of the fire.

Daniel 6:20

When he got near it, he called out to Daniel. His voice was filled with great concern. He said, “Daniel! You serve the living God. You always serve him faithfully. So has he been able to save you from the lions?”

Numbers 23:10

Jacob’s people are like the dust of the earth. Can dust be counted? Who can count even a fourth of the Israelites? Let me die as godly people die. Let my death be like theirs!”

Matthew 13:40

“The weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire. That is how it will be on judgment day.

Matthew 13:43

Then God’s people will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Whoever has ears should listen.

Matthew 19:29

Suppose anyone has left houses, brothers or sisters, father or mother, husband or wife, children or fields because of me. Anyone who has done that will receive 100 times as much. They will also receive eternal life.

Matthew 25:46

“Then they will go away to be punished forever. But those who have done what is right will receive eternal life.”

John 15:16

You did not choose me. Instead, I chose you. I appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit that will last. I also appointed you so that the Father will give you what you ask for. He will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

John 15:2

He cuts off every branch joined to me that does not bear fruit. He trims every branch that does bear fruit. Then it will bear even more fruit.

John 4:36

Even now the one who gathers the crop is getting paid. They are already harvesting the crop for eternal life. So the one who plants and the one who gathers can now be glad together.

John 8:32

Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free.”

Romans 6:14

Sin will no longer control you like a master. That’s because the law does not rule you. God’s grace has set you free.

Romans 6:18

You have been set free from sin. You have become slaves to right living.

Romans 6:21

What benefit did you gain from doing the things you are now ashamed of? Those things lead to death!

Romans 7:25

I give thanks to God who saves me. He saves me through Jesus Christ our Lord. So in my mind I am a slave to God’s law. But sin controls my desires. So I am a slave to the law of sin.

Romans 7:4

My brothers and sisters, when Christ died you also died as far as the law is concerned. Then it became possible for you to belong to him. He was raised from the dead. Now our lives can be useful to God.

Romans 8:2

Because of what Christ Jesus has done, you are free. You are now controlled by the law of the Holy Spirit who gives you life. The law of the Spirit frees you from the law of sin that brings death.

1 Corinthians 7:22

The person who was a slave when the Lord chose them is now the Lord’s free person. The one who was free when God chose them is now a slave of Christ.

2 Corinthians 3:17

Now the Lord is the Holy Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is also there.

Galatians 1:10

Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? Am I trying to please people? If I were, I would not be serving Christ.

Galatians 5:13

My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don’t use your freedom as an excuse to live under the power of sin. Instead, serve one another in love.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful

Ephesians 5:9

The light produces what is completely good, right and true.

Philippians 1:11

You will be filled with the fruit of right living produced by Jesus Christ. All these things bring glory and praise to God.

Philippians 4:17

It is not that I want your gifts. What I really want is what is best for you.

Colossians 1:10

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

Colossians 4:12

Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.

Titus 1:1

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I serve God, and I am an apostle of Jesus Christ. God sent me to help his chosen people believe in Christ more and more. God sent me to help them understand even more the truth that leads to godly living.

Hebrews 12:14

Try your best to live in peace with everyone. Try hard to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord.

James 1:1

I, James, am writing this letter. I serve God and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sending this letter to you, the 12 tribes scattered among the nations. Greetings.

1 Peter 1:9

You are receiving the salvation of your souls. This salvation is the final result of your faith.

1 Peter 2:16

Live as free people. But don’t use your freedom to cover up evil. Live as people who are God’s slaves.

Revelation 7:13

Then one of the elders spoke to me. “Who are these people dressed in white robes?” he asked. “Where did they come from?”