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Barnes' Notes on Romans 6:18

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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“Being then made free from sin.” That is, as a master. You are not under its dominion; you are no longer its slaves. They were made free, as a servant is who is set at liberty, and who is, therefore, no longer under obligation to obey. Ye became the servants ... - You became voluntarily under the dominion of righteousness; you yielded yourselves to it; and are therefore bound to be holy; compare the note at John 8:32. return to 'Top of Page'
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