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An Active Command
Commentators emphasize that "reckon" is an active, ongoing command. It's not about creating a new reality through wishful thinking, but about consciously applying a spiritual fact to your life. This act of reckoning makes your union with Christ—your death to sin and life to God—operative in your daily experience. It is a command to align your thinking with what is already true of you in Christ.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 6:11
18th Century
Theologian
Likewise. In like manner. This is an exhortation drawn from the argument in the previous verses. It shows the design and tendency of the C…
AT Robertson
On Romans 6:11
Reckon ye also yourselves (κα υμεις λογιζεσθε). Direct middle imperative of λογιζομα and complete proof that Paul does not mean th…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 6:11
19th Century
Bishop
Theoretical application to the readers. They are to regard themselves as dead, that is, insensible and inaccessible to sin, but living in close all…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 6:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord. Let not sin therefore reign in…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 6:11
In this section Paul uses the key word “count” or “reckon” (GK 3357; the same term used so often in ch. 4 in connection with righteousness). Reckon…
John Calvin
On Romans 6:11
16th Century
Theologian
So count you also yourselves, etc. Now is added a definition of that analogy to which I have referred. For having stated that Chr…
John Gill
On Romans 6:11
17th Century
Pastor
Likewise reckon you also yourselves
Two things the apostle would have believers consider of themselves, and reckon themselves,…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 6:11–15
17th Century
Minister
The strongest motives against sin, and for promoting holiness, are stated here. Having been made free from the reign of sin, alive to God, and poss…