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For sin will not have dominion over you. For you are not under law, but under grace.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
For sin, etc. This refers to the propensity or inclination to sin.
Shall not have dominion. That is, it shall not reign ([…
Shall not have dominion (ου κυριευσε). Future active indicative of κυριευω, old verb from κυριος, "shall not lord it over you," ev…
19th Century
Baptist
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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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…
16th Century
Protestant
For sin shall not rule over you, etc. It is not necessary to continue long in repeating and refuting interpretations, which have little or…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For sin shall not have dominion over you It has dominion over God's people in a state of unregeneracy: and after conversion it…
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that we should not remain in sin and that we have the capacity for this, the Apostle concludes with a moral exhortation.
