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A Promise of Victory Over Sin
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse is an absolute promise, not just a command. For the believer, sin's tyrannical rule has been definitively broken. While the struggle with sin may continue, its ultimate dominion is gone. This is a declaration of guaranteed victory for those in Christ, providing security and encouragement in the fight for holiness.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 6:14
18th Century
Theologian
For sin, etc. This refers to the propensity or inclination to sin.
Shall not have dominion. That is, it shall not reign ([…
AT Robertson
On Romans 6:14
Shall not have dominion (ου κυριευσε). Future active indicative of κυριευω, old verb from κυριος, "shall not lord it over you," ev…
Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 6:14
19th Century
Preacher
For sin shall not have domination over you: for you are not under the law, but under grace.
The reigning, ruling principle now, is …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 6:14
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 6:14
16th Century
Theologian
For sin shall not rule over you, etc. It is not necessary to continue long in repeating and refuting interpretations, which have little or…
John Gill
On Romans 6:14
17th Century
Pastor
For sin shall not have dominion over you
It has dominion over God's people in a state of unregeneracy: and after conversion it…
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…