Parallel Verses
Lexham Expanded Bible
But thanks [be] to God that you were slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart the pattern of teaching to which you were entrusted,
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
But thank God that, although you used to be slaves of sin,
International Standard Version
But thank God that, though you were once slaves of sin, you became obedient from your hearts to that form of teaching with which you were entrusted!
A Conservative Version
But thanks to God, that ye were bondmen of sin, but ye obeyed from the heart a model of doctrine for which ye were delivered.
American Standard Version
But thanks be to God, that, whereas ye were servants of sin, ye became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto ye were delivered;
Amplified
But thank God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient with all your heart to the standard of teaching in which you were instructed and to which you were committed.
An Understandable Version
Thank God that you people, who were once slaves to [the practice of] sin, became obedient from [your] heart to the pattern of teaching [i.e., the Gospel message] you committed yourself to.
Anderson New Testament
But thanks be to God, that though you were the servants of sin, yet you have obeyed from the heart the form of teaching, in which you have been instructed;
Bible in Basic English
But praise be to God that though you were the servants of sin, you have now given yourselves freely to that form of teaching under which you were placed;
Common New Testament
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,
Daniel Mace New Testament
but God be thanked, that you, who were the vassals of sin, have sincerely obeyed in the manner the gospel prescribed.
Darby Translation
But thanks be to God, that ye were bondmen of sin, but have obeyed from the heart the form of teaching into which ye were instructed.
Godbey New Testament
But thanks be unto God, that whereas ye were servants of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart the type of teaching into which ye were delivered:
Goodspeed New Testament
But, thank God! though you were once slaves of sin, you have become obedient from your hearts to the standard of teaching that you received,
John Wesley New Testament
But thanks be to God, that, whereas ye were the servants of sin, ye have now obeyed from the heart the form of doctrine into which ye have been delivered.
Julia Smith Translation
And grace to God, that ye were servants of sin, but ye listened from the heart to the type of teaching in which ye were delivered.
King James 2000
But God be thanked, that you were the servants of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
Modern King James verseion
But thanks be to our God that you were the slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
God be thanked, that though ye were once the servants of sin, ye have yet obeyed with your heart unto the form of doctrine where unto ye were delivered.
Moffatt New Testament
Thank God, though you did serve sin, you have rendered whole-hearted obedience to what you were taught under the rule of faith;
Montgomery New Testament
But God be thanked that you who were once the slaves of sin have obeyed from your hearts that type of teaching to which you were appointed;
NET Bible
But thanks be to God that though you were slaves to sin, you obeyed from the heart that pattern of teaching you were entrusted to,
New Heart English Bible
But thanks be to God, that, whereas you were bondservants of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto you were delivered.
Noyes New Testament
But thanks be to God that, though ye were the bondmen of sin, ye became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching which was delivered to you;
Sawyer New Testament
But thanks be to God that you were servants of sin, but obeyed from the heart the form of teaching in which you were instructed,
The Emphasized Bible
But thanks be unto God, that - whereas ye were servants of sin, ye became obedient out of the heart unto the mould of teaching into which ye were delivered;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But thanks be to God, that though ye were the servants of sin, ye have obeyed from the heart the model of doctrine into which ye were delivered.
Twentieth Century New Testament
God be thanked that, though you were once servants of Sin, yet you learned to give hearty obedience to that form of doctrine under which you were placed.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
But thanks be to God that though you were once in thraldom to Sin, you have now yielded a hearty obedience to that system of truth in which you have been instructed.
Williams New Testament
But, thank God, that though you once were slaves of sin, you became obedient from your hearts to that form of teaching in which you have been instructed,
World English Bible
But thanks be to God, that, whereas you were bondservants of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto you were delivered.
Worrell New Testament
But thanks be to God that, though ye were slaves of sin, ye did, however, obey from the heart that form of teaching unto which ye were delivered;
Worsley New Testament
But thanks be to God, that ye who were servants of sin, have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered to you:
Youngs Literal Translation
and thanks to God, that ye were servants of the sin, and -- were obedient from the heart to the form of teaching to which ye were delivered up;
Themes
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Lead to holiness
Doctrines of the The Gospel » Saints obey, from the heart
character of the renewed Heart » Obedient
Obedience to God » Includes » Obeying the gospel
Obedience to God » Should be » From the heart
Servants » Who is the servant of sin
Sin » Who is the servant of sin
Thankfulness » Should be offered » For the conversion of others
Thanksgiving » Should be offered » For the conversion of others
The fruit of righteousness » Who is the servant of righteousness
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Devotionals about Romans 6:17
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 6:17
Prayers for Romans 6:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Set Free From Sin
16 Do you not know that to whomever you present yourselves [as] slaves for obedience, you are slaves to whomever you obey, whether sin, [leading] to death, or obedience, [leading] to righteousness? 17 But thanks [be] to God that you were slaves of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart the pattern of teaching to which you were entrusted, 18 and having been set free from sin, you became enslaved to righteousness.
Phrases
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Cross References
Romans 1:8
First, I give thanks to my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being proclaimed in the whole world.
2 Timothy 1:13
Hold fast to the pattern of sound words which you heard from me, in the faith and love [that are] in Christ Jesus.
1 Chronicles 29:12-16
And wealth and glory [are] from you, and you rule over all. And in your hand [is] power and might. And in your hand [is power] to make great and to give strength to all.
Ezra 7:27
Blessed be Yahweh the God of our ancestors, who put this in the heart of the king to glorify the house of Yahweh in Jerusalem
Psalm 18:44
as soon as {they heard}, they obeyed me. [The] children of a foreign land feigned obedience before me.
Matthew 11:25-26
At that time Jesus answered [and] said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these [things] from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to young children.
Acts 11:18
And [when they] heard these [things], they became silent and praised God, saying, "Then God has granted the repentance [leading] to life to the Gentiles also!"
Acts 28:15
And from there the brothers, [when they] heard the [news] about us, came to meet us as far as the Forum of Appius and Three Taverns. [When he] saw them, Paul gave thanks to God [and] took courage.
Romans 1:5
through whom we have received grace and apostleship for the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles on behalf of his name,
Romans 2:8
but to those [who act] from selfish ambition and who disobey the truth, but who obey unrighteousness, wrath and anger.
Romans 15:18
For I will not dare to speak about anything except [that] which Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed,
Romans 15:18
For I will not dare to speak about anything except [that] which Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed,
1 Corinthians 1:4
I give thanks to my God always concerning you, because of the grace of God which was given to you in Christ Jesus,
1 Corinthians 6:9-11
Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived! Neither sexually immoral people, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor passive homosexual partners, nor dominant homosexual partners,
2 Corinthians 2:14
But thanks [be] to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ, and who reveals the fragrance of the knowledge of him through us in every place.
2 Corinthians 10:5-6
and all pride that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.
Ephesians 1:16
do not cease giving thanks for you, making mention in my prayers,
Ephesians 2:5-10
and we being dead in trespasses, he made [us] alive together with Christ (by grace you are saved),
Philippians 1:3-5
I give thanks to my God upon my every remembrance of you,
Colossians 1:3-4
We give thanks always to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ [when we] pray for you,
1 Thessalonians 1:2-3
We give thanks to God always concerning all of you, making mention constantly in our prayers,
1 Thessalonians 3:9
For what thanks can we repay to God concerning you, because of all the joy [with] which we rejoice because of you before our God,
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought to give thanks to God always concerning you, brothers, just as it is fitting, because your faith is flourishing and the love of each one of you all toward one another is increasing
1 Timothy 1:13-16
[although I] was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, but I was shown mercy because I acted ignorantly in unbelief,
2 Timothy 1:3-5
{I am thankful} to God, whom I have served with a clear conscience {as my ancestors did}, when {I remember you constantly} in my prayers night and day,
Titus 3:3-7
For we also were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, enslaved to various desires and pleasures, spending our lives in wickedness and envy, despicable, hating one another.
Titus 3:3
For we also were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, enslaved to various desires and pleasures, spending our lives in wickedness and envy, despicable, hating one another.
Hebrews 5:9
and being perfected, he became the source of eternal salvation to all those who obey him,
Hebrews 11:8
By faith Abraham, [when he] was called, obeyed to go out to a place that he was going to receive for an inheritance, and he went out, not knowing where he was going.
1 Peter 1:22
Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for sincere brotherly love, love one another fervently from the heart,
1 Peter 2:9
But you [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for [God's] possession, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light,
1 Peter 3:1
In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some are disobedient to the word, they may be won over without a word by the conduct of their wives,
1 Peter 4:2-5
in order to live the remaining time in the flesh no longer for human desires, but for the will of God.
1 Peter 4:17
For [it is] the time for the judgment to begin out from the household of God. But if [it begins] out from us first, what will be the outcome for those who are disobedient to the gospel of God?
2 John 1:4
{I was very glad} because I found [some] of your children walking in [the] truth, just as {the Father commanded us}.
3 John 1:3
For I rejoiced exceedingly [when the] brothers came and testified [to] your truth, just as you are walking in [the] truth.