Romans 6:20
Romans 6:20 New Century Version (NCV)
In the past you were slaves to sin, and goodness did not control you.
Romans 6:20-21 The Message (MSG)
As long as you did what you felt like doing, ignoring God, you didn’t have to bother with right thinking or right living, or right anything for that matter. But do you call that a free life? What did you get out of it? Nothing you’re proud of now. Where did it get you? A dead end.
Romans 6:20 King James Version (KJV)
For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.
Romans 6:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.
Romans 6:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
For when ye were servants of sin, ye were free in regard of righteousness.
Romans 6:20 New International Version (NIV)
When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness.
Romans 6:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.
Romans 6:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness [you had no desire to conform to God’s will].
Romans 6:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right.