Romans 6:17
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 6
“But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.”Romans 6:17
What Does Romans 6:17 Mean?
Romans 6:17 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 6, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Grace, Freedom, and Justification.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 6:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Colossians 1:13“Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:”1 Corinthians 6:11“And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.”Titus 3:3“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.”Romans 6:16“Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?”2 Corinthians 2:14“Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”2 Timothy 1:13“Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.”1 Peter 2:9“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:”Jeremiah 24:7“And I will give them an heart to know me, that I am the LORD: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God: for they shall return unto me with their whole heart.”James 1:21“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.”Philippians 1:3“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,”1 Thessalonians 2:13“For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.”1 Timothy 2:1“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”Job 36:11“If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.”Romans 1:8“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”Romans 16:26“But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:”Ephesians 1:13“In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,”Ephesians 2:5“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”Hebrews 11:8“By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.”3 John 1:3“For I rejoiced greatly, when the brethren came and testified of the truth that is in thee, even as thou walkest in the truth.”Acts 11:18“When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life.”
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