Romans 6

Romans 6:23 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Epistle to the Romans written by the Apostle Paul. The verse is often cited in discussions about the consequences of sin and the gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ. The verse reads: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." In this context, "wages" refers to the inevitable outcome or payment that sin earns, which is spiritual death or separation from God. Conversely, "the gift of God" highlights the unmerited favor and grace that leads to eternal life, made possible through the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The verse underscores the contrast between the natural consequence of human sin and the redemptive power of God's grace. Translations of this verse into other languages include: Hebrew: "כי שכר החטא מוות, ואת מתנת האל היא חיים נצחיים בישוע המשיח אדונינו" (Ki sh'char ha'chatá mavet, ve'at matanat ha'el hi chayim netzachim bi'yeshua ha'mashiach adonenu), Latin: "Stipendium enim peccati mors est; gratia autem Dei vita aeterna in Christo Iesu Domino nostro," and Greek: "ὁ γὰρ μισθὸς τῆς ἁμαρτίας θάνατος· τὸ δὲ χάρισμα τοῦ θεοῦ ζωὴ αἰώνιος ἐν Χριστῷ Ἰησοῦ τῷ κυρίῳ ἡμῶν." This verse is foundational in Christian theology, emphasizing the need for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and the transformative power of God's grace.