Romans 6:12

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Therefore don’t let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let{G936} not{G3361} sin{G266} therefore{G3767} reign{G936}{(G5720)} in{G1722} your{G5216} mortal{G2349} body{G4983}, that{G1519} ye should obey{G5219}{(G5721)} it{G846} in{G1722} the lusts{G1939} thereof{G846}.
KJV with Strongs
(12) So then don't let sin reign as king in your mortal body, in obeying its lustful desires.
The F.O.G
[12] Therefore, don't let sin continue its reign over your mortal body, compelling you to obey its self-destructive desires.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Let not then the sin reign in your mortal body, to obey it in its desires;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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