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Romans 6:1

Romans 6:1
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

What shall we say then?.... The apostle here obviates an objection he saw would be made against the doctrine he had advanced, concerning the aboundings of the grace of God in such persons and places,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

What shall we say then? - This is a mode of presenting an objection. The objection refers to what the apostle had said in Rom 5:20. What shall we say to such a sentiment as that where sin abounded…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Shall we continue in sin - It is very likely that these were the words of a believing Gentile, who - having as yet received but little instruction, for he is but just brought out of his heathen state…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 6:1-23

The apostle's transition, which joins this discourse with the former, is observable: "What shall we say then? Rom 6:1. What use shall we make of this sweet and comfortable doctrine? Shall we do evil…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Rom 6:1-14. Justification organically connected with sanctification: grace the supreme motive to obedience

1. What shall we say then? Here begins the direct treatment of a great topic already…