Parallel Verses

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.

New American Standard Bible

But thanks be to God that though you were slaves of sin, you became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching to which you were committed,

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, you obeyed from the heart that pattern of teaching you were transferred to,

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,

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.

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,

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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

be thanked
χάρις 
Charis 
Usage: 151

ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

ye were
ἦν 
En 
was, were, had been, had, taught , stood , , vr was
Usage: 410

the servants
δοῦλος 
Doulos 
Usage: 65

of sin
ἁμαρτία 
Hamartia 
Usage: 143

but
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

ὑπακούω 
Hupakouo 
Usage: 20

ἐκ ἐξ 
Ek 
of, from, out of, by, on, with,
Usage: 709

the heart
καρδία 
Kardia 
Usage: 116

τύπος 
Tupos 
Usage: 16

διδαχή 
Didache 
Usage: 25

ὅς ἥ ὅ 
Hos 
Usage: 980

References

Images Romans 6:17

Context Readings

Set Free From Sin

16 Know ye not, that to whom ye present yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are whom ye obey? Whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness? 17 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. 18 Being then set free from sin, ye are become the servants of righteousness.

Cross References

Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ, for you all, that your faith is spoken of through the whole world.

2 Timothy 1:13

Hold fast the pattern of sound words, which thou hast heard from me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 11:25-26

At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.

Acts 11:18

When they heard these things, they were quiet, and glorified God, saying, Then God hath given to the Gentiles also repentance unto life.

Acts 28:15

And the brethren having heard of us, came out thence to meet us, some as far as Appii Forum, and others to the Three Taverns, whom when Paul saw, he thanked God and took courage.

Romans 1:5

By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith in all nations for his name, Among whom are ye also, the called of Jesus Christ:

Romans 2:8

But to them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, shall be indignation and wrath,

Romans 15:18

For I will not dare to speak of any thing which Christ hath not done by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, Through mighty signs and wonders,

Romans 16:26

But now made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the eternal God,

1 Corinthians 1:4

I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Christ Jesus:

1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Know ye not, that the unjust shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor the effeminate,

2 Corinthians 2:14

Now thanks be to God, who causeth us always to triumph through Christ, and manifesteth by us in every place the odour of his knowledge.

2 Corinthians 10:5-6

Destroying reasonings, and every high thing which exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,

Ephesians 1:16

Cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers,

Ephesians 2:5-10

through his great love wherewith he loved us, Hath quickened us together with Christ, even when we were dead in trespasses, (by grace ye are saved) And hath raised us up together,

Philippians 1:3-5

I thank my God upon every mention of you,

Colossians 1:3-4

We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, (praying always for you,

1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

We give thanks to God always for you all (making mention of you in our prayers,

1 Thessalonians 3:9

For what thanks can we render to God for you, for all the joy wherewith we rejoice for your sake before our God?

2 Thessalonians 1:3

We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because your faith groweth exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth.

1 Timothy 1:13-16

having put me into the ministry, Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecuter, and a reviler; but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief.

2 Timothy 1:3-5

I thank God, whom I serve from my forefathers with a pure conscience, that I have remembrance of thee in my prayers without ceasing night and day,

Titus 3:3-7

For we also were once foolish, disobedient, deceived, inslaved to various desires and pleasures, living in wickedness and envy, hateful, hating one another:

Hebrews 5:9

became the author of eternal salvation to all that obey him,

Hebrews 11:8

By faith Abraham, being called to go out into the place which he was to receive for an inheritance, obeyed and went out, not knowing whither he went.

1 Peter 1:22

Having purified your souls by obeying the truth thro' the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, love one another with a pure heart fervently:

1 Peter 2:9

But ye are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a purchased people, that ye may shew forth the virtues of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: Who in time past were not a people, but now are the people of God;

1 Peter 3:1

In like manner, ye wives, be subject to your own husbands, that if any obey not the word, they also may, without the word, be won by the conversation of the wives,

1 Peter 4:2-5

(for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin) That ye may no longer live the rest of your time in the flesh, to the desire of men, but to the will of God.

1 Peter 4:17

For the time is come for judgment to begin at the house of God: but if it begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?

2 John 1:4

I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in the truth, as we received commandment from the Father.

3 John 1:3

For I rejoiced greatly when the brethren came, and testified of the truth that is in thee, as thou walkest in the truth.

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