Romans 6:20-23

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²⁰ [^LFor] When you were slaves to sin, ·goodness did not control you [^Lyou were free (from obligation) to righteousness]. ²¹ And what ·was the result of [benefit/fruit did you reap from] doing those things that now make you ashamed? [^LFor] ·Those things only bring [^LThe end/result of those things is] death. ²² But now you are free from sin and have become slaves of God. This ·brings you [reaps the benefit/fruit of] ·a life that is only for God [holiness; sanctification], and ·this gives you life forever [^Lthe end/result is eternal life]. ²³ [^LFor; Because] The ·payment [wages] for sin is death. But God gives us the free gift of ·life forever [eternal life] in Christ Jesus our Lord.