Romans 6:16

The English Standar Version

Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves,[3] you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?

Cross References

John 8:34

Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is a slave[2] to sin.

2 Peter 2:19

They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves[6] of corruption. For whatever overcomes a person, to that he is enslaved.

Joshua 24:15

And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."

Matthew 6:24

"No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.[6]

Romans 6:17

But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed,

Genesis 4:7

If you do well, will you not be accepted?[2] And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for[3] you, but you must rule over it."

Romans 11:2

God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Do you not know what the Scripture says of Elijah, how he appeals to God against Israel?

Romans 12:1

I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[1] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[2]

1 Corinthians 3:16

Do you not know that you[2] are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?

1 Corinthians 5:6

Your boasting is not good. Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?

1 Corinthians 6:2

Or do you not know that the saints will judge the world? And if the world is to be judged by you, are you incompetent to try trivial cases?

1 Corinthians 6:3

Do you not know that we are to judge angels? How much more, then, matters pertaining to this life!

1 Corinthians 6:9

Do you not know that the unrighteous[2] will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality,[3]

1 Corinthians 9:13

Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings?

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that in a race all the runners compete, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.

Matthew 20:4

and to them he said, 'You go into the vineyard too, and whatever is right I will give you.'