Romans 6:20
“For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For when ye were the servants of sin,.... This is an argument used, or a reason given, why regenerate persons should be…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ye were free from righteousness - That is, in your former state, you were not at all under the influence of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Ye were free from righteousness - These two servitudes are incompatible; if we cannot serve God and Mammon, surely we…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 6:1-23
The apostle's transition, which joins this discourse with the former, is observable: "What shall we say then? Rom 6:1.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For when, &c. This verse enforces the exhortation just given, by reminding the Christian that once he was emphatically…