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Dead to Sin, Alive to God
…11So you too must count yourselves dead to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus.12Thereforedo not let sin reigninyourmortalbodyso thatyou obeyitsdesires.13Do not present the parts of your body to sin as instruments of wickedness, but present yourselves to God as those who have been brought from death to life; and present the parts of your body to Him as instruments of righteousness.…

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Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in the lusts thereof.

Let not.

Romans 6:16
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

Romans 5:21
That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 7:23,24
But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members…

mortal.

Romans 8:11
But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

1 Corinthians 15:53,54
For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortalmust put on immortality…

2 Corinthians 4:11
For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus' sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

in the lusts.

Romans 6:16
Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?

Romans 2:8
But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

Romans 8:13
For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.

BodiesBodyCauseCausingCravingsDeathDesiresEvilLustsMortalObeyPassionsPowerReignRulingSinSubjectionThereofWayBodiesBodyCauseCausingCravingsDeathDesiresEvilLustsMortalObeyPassionsPowerReignRulingSinSubjectionThereofWay1.We may not live in sin;
2.for we are dead unto it;
3.as appears by our baptism.
12.Let not sin reign anymore;
18.because we have yielded ourselves to the service of righteousness;
23.and because death is the wages of sin.

Therefore
The word "therefore" connects this verse to the preceding discussion inRomans 6, where Paul explains the believer's union with Christ in His death and resurrection. This connection emphasizes the logical conclusion that believers should live differently because of their new identity in Christ. The use of "therefore" is a common Pauline technique to transition from theological truths to practical application.

do not let sin reign
The imagery of sin "reigning" suggests a kingdom or dominion. In the context of the Roman Empire, where Paul was writing, the concept of a ruler or king was well understood. Paul is urging believers not to allow sin to have authority or control over their lives. This echoes the earlier teaching inRomans 5:21, where sin is contrasted with grace reigning through righteousness.

in your mortal body
The term "mortal body" highlights the physical aspect of human existence, subject to decay and death. This phrase acknowledges the ongoing struggle with sin in the believer's earthly life. It also points to the hope of future resurrection, as discussed inRomans 8:11, where the Spirit gives life to our mortal bodies.

so that you obey its desires
The "desires" refer to the sinful inclinations and passions that are part of the fallen human nature. This phrase underscores the active role believers must take in resisting sin. The call to not obey these desires aligns with the broader biblical teaching on self-control and the fruit of the Spirit, as seen inGalatians 5:16-24. The struggle against sinful desires is a common theme in the New Testament, reflecting the tension between the old and new natures in the believer.

1.Paul the Apostle
The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the Christian believers in Rome, providing theological insights and practical instructions for living a life in Christ.

2.Roman Christians
The recipients of the letter, they were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the heart of the Roman Empire, facing various cultural and spiritual challenges.

3.Sin
Personified in this passage as a ruler or king that seeks to dominate and control the believer's life, contrary to the new life in Christ.

4.Mortal Body
Refers to the physical, earthly body of believers, which is subject to sin and death but is also the vessel through which believers can live out their faith.

5.Desires
The sinful inclinations and passions that arise from the flesh, which believers are called to resist and not obey.Understanding Sin's Power
Recognize that sin seeks to dominate and control, but through Christ, believers have the power to resist and overcome.

The Role of the Body
Acknowledge that while the body is mortal and susceptible to sin, it is also the means through which we can serve God and live righteously.

Active Resistance
Believers are called to actively resist sin's rule by not obeying its desires, which requires vigilance and reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Living in Newness
Embrace the new identity in Christ, which empowers believers to live differently, no longer slaves to sin but servants of righteousness.

Community Support
Engage with fellow believers for encouragement and accountability in resisting sin and pursuing holiness.1.What is the meaning of Romans 6:12?

2.How can we prevent sin from "reigning" in our mortal bodies daily?

3.What practical steps help us resist offering our bodies to sin?

4.How does Romans 6:12 connect with Paul's teachings in Galatians 5:16-17?

5.Why is it important to recognize our bodies as instruments of righteousness?

6.How can prayer strengthen our resolve against sin's influence in our lives?

7.How does Romans 6:12 define sin's dominion over believers?

8.What historical context influenced Paul's message in Romans 6:12?

9.How does Romans 6:12 relate to the concept of free will?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 6?

11.What does the Bible say about addiction?

12.What does 'living in sin' mean?

13.Why does original sin contradict justice?

14.Is self-pleasure considered a sin?Therefore

Romans 6 pivots on what Christ has already accomplished. “Therefore” links us back to verses 1-11, where we learn we have been “buried with Him through baptism into death” and “raised… so we too may walk in newness of life” (Romans 6:4). Because this union with Christ is a settled fact, the call to holy living is not wishful thinking; it is the logical next step. Paul makes the same move inEphesians 4:1—first declaring our position in Christ, then urging us to “walk worthy” of it.

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do not let sin reign

• Sin once ruled like a tyrant (Romans 5:21), but in Christ the believer has changed kingdoms (Colossians 1:13).

• The imperative “do not let” reminds us we have Holy-Spirit-enabled responsibility (Galatians 5:16).

• Paul is not suggesting sin is annihilated; he is commanding us to refuse its authority. Compare1 Peter 2:11, where believers are told to “abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.”

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in your mortal body

Our physical bodies are the arena where victory over sin is displayed. Though still “mortal,” they can now be instruments of righteousness (Romans 6:13).

•Romans 12:1 urges us to present these bodies “as a living sacrifice.”

•1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds us the body is “a temple of the Holy Spirit,” bought at a price.

These verses ground everyday choices—what we see, say, eat, drink, and do—in the larger reality of belonging to Christ.

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so that you obey its desires

Sin’s aim is obedience to its cravings. By God’s grace, that cycle can be broken.

•James 1:14-15 describes the downward spiral from desire to death;Romans 6:12 calls us to interrupt it.

•Titus 2:11-12 teaches that the same grace that saves us also “trains us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions.”

Practical steps:

- Fill the mind with truth (Psalm 119:11;Philippians 4:8).

- Flee tempting situations (2 Timothy 2:22).

- Walk in fellowship and accountability (Hebrews 10:24-25).

These are not legalistic add-ons but joyful acts of loyalty to our new Master.

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summary

Romans 6:12 calls believers to active resistance against sin. Because we are united with the risen Christ, we must refuse sin’s rule, offer our mortal bodies to God, and deny desires that pull us away from Him. The victory Christ won at the cross empowers daily choices that honor Him.

(12-14) Practical and hortatory consequence. Therefore expel sin, and refuse to obey its evil promptings. Keep your bodies pure and clean. Let them no longer be weapons in the hands of wickedness; let them rather be weapons with which to fight the battle of righteousness and of God. You have every encouragement to do this. For sin shall no longer play the tyrant over you. The stern and gloomy Empire of Law (which only served to heighten the guilt of sin) is over, and in its stead the only power to which you are subject is that of free forgiveness.

(12)Mortal.--And therefore at variance with the immortal life just described.

Verse 12. -Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof. (The reading of the Textus Receptus, "obeyit in the lusts thereof," has but weak support.) Though our "old man" is conceived of as crucified with Christ - though this is theoretically and potentially our position - yet our actual lives may be at variance with it; for we are still in our present "mortal body," with its lusts remaining; and sin is still a power, not yet destroyed, whichmay, if we let it, have domination over us still. Regeneration is not regarded as having changed our nature, or eradicated all our evil propensions, but as having introduced into us a higher power - "the power of his resurrection" (Philippians 3:10) - in virtue of which we may resist the attempted domination of sin. But it still rests with us whether we will give our allegiance to sin or to Christ.Οὐ γὰρ τὴνφύσιν η΅λθεν ἀνελεῖν ἀλλὰ τὴν προαίρεσινδιορθῶσαι (Chrysostom). The lusts, obedience to which is equivalent to letting sin reign, are said to be those of our "mortal body," because it is in our present bodily organization that the lusts tempting us to evil rise. But it is not in their soliciting us, but in the will assenting to them, that the sin lies. "Quia non consentimus desideriis pravis in gratia sumus" (Augustine, 'Prop.,' 35). "Cupiditates corporis sunt fomes, peccatum ignis" (Bengel). The epithetθνητῷ ("mortal") is fitly used as distinguishing our present perishable framework - the earthen vessels in which we have our treasure (2 Corinthians 4:7) - from our real inward personality,ἔσωθεν ἄνθρωπος (2 Corinthians 4:16), which is regarded as having risen with Christ, so as to live to God for ever. "Vos enim, viventes, abalienati estis a corpore vestro (cf.Romans 8:10)" (Bengel).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Therefore
οὖν(oun)
Conjunction
Strong's 3767:Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.

do not let sin control
βασιλευέτω(basileuetō)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 936:(a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.

your
ὑμῶν(hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

mortal
θνητῷ(thnētō)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2349:Mortal, subject to death. From thnesko; liable to die.

body
σώματι(sōmati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4983:Body, flesh; the body of the Church. From sozo; the body, used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively.

so that
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

you obey
ὑπακούειν(hypakouein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 5219:From hupo and akouo; to hear under, i.e. To listen attentively; by implication, to heed or conform to a command or authority.

its
αὐτοῦ(autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

desires.
ἐπιθυμίαις(epithymiais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1939:Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.


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