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Romans 6:15

What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!

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What then? shall we sin, because we are not under law, but under grace? God forbid.

KJV

What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.

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Romans 6:1What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?Titus 2:11–14For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.Ephesians 2:8–10For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God,Romans 6:1–2What then shall we say? Shall we continue in sin so that grace may increase?2 Corinthians 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.Romans 6:14For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.Jude 1:4For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.Romans 3:8Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!1 Corinthians 9:20–21To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), to win those under the law.Romans 3:4Certainly not! Let God be true and every man a liar. As it is written: “So that You may be proved right when You speak and victorious when You judge.”Matthew 5:19So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.Galatians 2:17–18But if, while we seek to be justified in Christ, we ourselves are found to be sinners, does that make Christ a minister of sin? Certainly not!Romans 7:7What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”1 John 2:1My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.1 Kings 21:3But Naboth replied, “The LORD forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my fathers.”Romans 11:7What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,Romans 2:4Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?Romans 3:9What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.

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