Romans 6:20
For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with regard to righteousness.
Romans 6:16-17
Do you not know that if you present yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or obedience resulting in righteousness?
John 8:34
Jesus answered them, "I tell you the solemn truth, everyone who practices sin is a slave of sin.
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For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.
The servants
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The servants
Romans 6:16
Do you not know that if you present yourselves as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or obedience resulting in righteousness?
John 8:34
Jesus answered them, "I tell you the solemn truth, everyone who practices sin is a slave of sin.
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Colossians 3:7
You also lived your lives in this way at one time, when you used to live among them.