What Does Romans 6:23 Mean?

[What Does Romans 6:23 Mean?]( Robert W. Yarbrough Romans 6:23 echoes Jesus’s conviction. The word translated “wages” often referred to the pay a soldier would receive, or to a worker’s paycheck more generally. In Romans, “sin” is said to “reign,” like a military general or a despotic boss. What is sin’s compensation package? Paul summarizes with one word: “death.” [Keep Reading]( Featured Articles [How Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?]( Jeremy Pierre [A Lack of Generosity Means a Lack of Contentment]( Bryan Chapell [What Does It Mean for Jesus Christ to Be the Head of the Church?]( Dustin Benge Get a free ebook by telling us a little bit about yourself! [Take 1-Minute Survey]( Crossway+ Offer 30% OFF + FREE EBOOK [James]( [Walking in Wisdom]( In this 10-week Bible study for women, Lydia Brownback explores James verse by verse, addressing trials and temptations, the relationship between faith and good works, and choosing the wisdom of God over the wisdom of the world. Regular Price: $14.99 [Crossway+: $10.49]( Don’t have a Crossway+ account? [Sign up for free.]( [“Christian, you and I belong to God. Our Father is God Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. We are dearly loved.”]( [—Jen Oshman]( on God’s love for us Listen Now Why Your Job Has Meaning and Purpose . . . Even If You Don’t Like It In this episode, Bryan Chapell talks about why the work you do day-in and day-out matters to God—probably more than you realize. [Apple Podcasts]( | [Spotify]( | [Crossway]( Featured Video [Why Archaeology Can't Prove the Bible (And Doesn't Need To)]( Why Archaeology Can’t Prove the Bible (And Doesn’t Need To) John Currid The purpose of archaeology is to enlighten, illuminate, and fill in things that we don’t know. [Watch Now]( “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.” [—Mark 12:30]( Connect with Us! [Unsubscribe]( | [Subscribe to our newsletter]( | [View in browser]( Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian ministry that exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing gospel-centered, Bible-centered content. Learn more or donate today at [crossway.org/about](. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive updates from Crossway. Crossway 1300 Crescent St.Wheaton, IL 60187 [Add us to your address book](