12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, so that you obey[a] its desires. 13 And do not offer any parts[b] of it to sin(A) as weapons for unrighteousness. But as those who are alive from the dead, offer yourselves to God,(B) and all the parts of yourselves to God as weapons for righteousness. 14 For sin will not rule over you, because you are not under the law(C) but under grace.(D)

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  1. 6:12 Other mss add sin (lit it) in
  2. 6:13 Or members, also in v. 19

12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal bodies, so that you obey their desires.(A) 13 No longer present your members to sin as instruments[a] of unrighteousness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life, and present your members to God as instruments[b] of righteousness.(B) 14 For sin will have no dominion over you, since you are not under law but under grace.(C)

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  1. 6.13 Or weapons
  2. 6.13 Or weapons

12 Therefore do not let sin reign(A) in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires. 13 Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of wickedness,(B) but rather offer yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and offer every part of yourself to him as an instrument of righteousness.(C) 14 For sin shall no longer be your master,(D) because you are not under the law,(E) but under grace.(F)

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