Romans
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23
Romans 6:23 (KJV) speaks to salvation, God's grace, and sin — words set in Romans, Paul's fullest letter on the gospel. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
1 John 4:9“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
Ephesians 2:5“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21
Common questions
What does Romans 6:23 mean?
In the King James Version, Romans 6:23 reads: "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The verse speaks to salvation, God's grace, and sin. To read it well, take it in the flow of Romans 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Romans 6:23 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." is Romans 6:23 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Romans chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Romans 6:23?
Verses that sit beside Romans 6:23 include John 3:16, 1 John 4:9, and John 3:17. Reading them alongside Romans 6:23 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with Romans 6:23?
Read Romans 6:23 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.