Romans 6:20

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ESV	When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.
NIV	When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness.
NLT	When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right.
KJV	For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.

^{Romans 6:19 ← Romans 6:20 → Romans 6:21}