Romans 6:11 NIV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 6:8-11

This passage is a confirmation and illustration of what the apostle had said before, Romans 6:5-7. The argument is, that as Christ was once dead but now lives to God, and will no more die, so we, being dead to sin, but living unto God, should not obey sin, but should live only to God.Romans 6:8Now if we be dead with Christ - If we be dead in a manner similar to what he was; if we are made dead to sin by his work, as he was dead in the grave; see the note at Romans 6:4.We believe - All... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 6:8-11

Romans 6:8-11. Now if we be dead with Christ Conformed to his death by dying to sin; we believe that we shall also live with him We have reason sufficient to assure ourselves that we shall be conformed to him in life too, by living an uninterrupted life of grace here, and glory hereafter; and shall die no more, even as Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more, Romans 6:9. He died unto sin To atone for and to abolish it; but he liveth unto God A glorious eternal life, such as... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 6:1-23

6:1-8:39 THE WAY OF HOLINESS (SANCTIFICATION)Having spoken about justification by faith (how believers can be put right with God), Paul goes on to speak about sanctification by faith (how believers can live lives of practical holiness). In some of the other New Testament writings, ‘sanctify’ means ‘declare holy’, in much the same way as ‘justify’ means ‘declare righteous’. (‘Sanctify’ and ‘holy’ are different parts of the same word in the original languages.) Sanctification, like justification,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 6:11

reckon . See Romans 4:4 . also yourselves = yourselves also. through = in. App-104 . our Lord . The texts omit. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 6:11

Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus.This is one of the boldest and most daring statements imaginable. Paul had already explained that by reason of the Christian's being in the spiritual body "in Christ," he was thereby a participant in God's righteousness, was legally dead to sin, having died "in Christ" when he died, and as a consequence of such a heavenly arrangement was possessed of a status of absolute innocence and justification, all of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 6:11

Romans 6:11. Likewise, &c.— Thus then reckon ye yourselves, &c. See Colossians 3:3. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 6:11

11. Likewise—even as your Lord Himself. reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed—"dead on the one hand" unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord—(The words, "our Lord," at the close of this verse, are wanting in the best manuscripts.) Note, (1) "Antinomianism is not only an error; it is a falsehood and a slander" [HODGE]. That "we should continue in sin that grace may abound," not only is never the deliberate sentiment of any real believer in the doctrine of Grace, but is... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 6:1-14

1. Freedom from sin 6:1-14Paul began his explanation of the believer’s relationship to sin by explaining the implications of our union with Christ (Romans 6:1-14). He had already spoken of this in Romans 5:12-21 regarding justification, but now he showed how that union affects our progressive sanctification."The focus of his discussion, particularly in chapter 6, is not on how to obey God and avoid sinning, but on why we should obey God." [Note: Robert A. Pyne, "Dependence and Duty: The... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 6:11

Since God has united us with Christ we should "consider," "count," or "reckon" ourselves as those who are not under the dominating influence of sin any longer. The verb is a present imperative in the Greek text indicating that we should definitely and constantly view ourselves this way. We must realize that we are free to enjoy our new relationship with God forever. One writer explained well how Christians should view themselves. [Note: See Don Matzat, Christ-Esteem.] Paul previously stressed... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 6:1-23

The New Righteousness in Union with ChristSt. Paul’s begins by repeating an objection he must often have heard from Jewish adversaries (cp: Romans 3:8), and suggested here by Romans 5:20 -’Does not this teaching of pardon by God’s free favour practically encourage sin?’ The objection is stated in two forms (Romans 6:1, Romans 6:15). The Apostle not only answers his opponents: he is still more concerned to build up his readers in a holy life. He opposes to the objection the fact of the... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 6:8-11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 6:8-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 6:1-23

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 6:11

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 6:11

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 6:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Romans 6:11

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 6:1-14

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 6:11

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Romans 6:1-23

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