Romans 6:23
Romans · New Testament · Chapter 6
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”Romans 6:23
Romans 6:23 in Context
Romans 6:23 is found in the book of Romans, chapter 6, verse 23 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 Eternal Life, and Justification.
For what this passage means in its context, read the full study: What Does Romans 6:23 Mean? Context and Commentary (2026).
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Romans 6:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
John 3:36“He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”Romans 5:12“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:”James 1:15“Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.”John 6:40“And this is the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him, may have everlasting life: and I will raise him up at the last day.”Ezekiel 18:20“The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.”Matthew 25:46“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”John 5:24“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”Ezekiel 18:4“Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.”Romans 8:6“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”1 John 5:11“And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.”Romans 2:7“To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:”Romans 5:21“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”Genesis 2:17“But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.”John 10:28“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”Romans 5:1“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:”Galatians 6:7“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”Revelation 21:8“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”Titus 1:2“In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;”John 6:27“Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.”Romans 5:17“For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)”
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