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Romans 6:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 6:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 6 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.”
Romans 6:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 6:21
What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed?—tina oun karpon eichete tote eph' hois nyn epaischynesthe (τίνα οὖν καρπὸν εἴχετε τότε ἐφ᾿ οἷς νῦν ἐπαισχύνεσθε). Rhetorical question expecting the answer: none (or only bad fruit). Karpon (καρπόν, fruit) is agricultural metaphor for results, outcomes, consequences. The imperfect eichete (εἴχετε, had ye) suggests ongoing possession of worthless fruit. Nyn epaischynesthe (νῦν ἐπαισχύνεσθε, now ye are ashamed)—present tense indicates their current perspective: looking back with shame on former life.For the end of those things is ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 6:21
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“knowing the ordinance of God”
“the sinful passions which were through the law”
“but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
“but in the end it leads to death.”
“for whatever a man sows”
“they were not at all ashamed”
“some to everlasting life”
“but in the end it leads to death.”
“you must die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body”
“but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace;”