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A Battle in the Body
Commentators explain that this verse is a command to actively prevent sin from ruling in our "mortal body." Sin, though dethroned, still attempts to exert control through our physical desires and weaknesses. Scholars like Spurgeon emphasize that this battle is for our whole person; we cannot claim to be spiritually alive to God while letting sin control our physical actions. The fight against sin is a practical, daily reality for the believer.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 6:12
18th Century
Theologian
Let not sin therefore. This is a conclusion drawn from the previous train of reasoning. The result of all these considerations is that sin…
AT Robertson
On Romans 6:12
Reign (βασιλευετω). Present active imperative, "let not sin continue to reign" as it did once (5:12).
Mortal
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 6:12
19th Century
Bishop
Mortal.—And therefore at variance with the immortal life just described.
On verses 12-14:
Practical and hortatory co…
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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 6:12
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 6:12
16th Century
Theologian
Let not sin then, etc. He now begins with an exhortation, which naturally arises from the doctrine he delivered regarding our fel…
John Gill
On Romans 6:12
17th Century
Pastor
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body
Since grace reigns in you, sin should not: seeing you are dead to si…
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…