You have been set free from sin. God has made you his slaves. The benefit you gain leads to holy living. And the end result is eternal life.

但现今，你们既从罪里得了释放，作了神的奴仆，就有成圣的果子，那结局就是永生。

但如今，你们既从罪里得了释放，作了上帝的奴仆，就结出果子，以至于成圣，那结局就是永生。

但如今，你们既从罪里得了释放，作了神的奴仆，就结出果子，以至于成圣，那结局就是永生。

但现在你们已从罪中得到释放，做了上帝的奴仆，这样会使你们圣洁，最终得到永生。

现在你们既然从罪里得了释放，作了神的奴仆，就有成圣的果子，那结局就是永生。

但如今，你们既从罪中得了释放，成为神的奴仆，就得了果子，以致分别为圣，那结局就是永恒的生命。

但現今，你們既從罪裏得了釋放，作了神的奴僕，就有成聖的果子，那結局就是永生。

但如今，你們既從罪裏得了釋放，作了上帝的奴僕，就結出果子，以至於成聖，那結局就是永生。

但如今，你們既從罪裏得了釋放，作了神的奴僕，就結出果子，以至於成聖，那結局就是永生。

但現在你們已從罪中得到釋放，作了上帝的奴僕，這樣會使你們聖潔，最終得到永生。

現在你們既然從罪裡得了釋放，作了神的奴僕，就有成聖的果子，那結局就是永生。

但如今呢、你們既得自由、脫離了罪、給上帝做奴僕，就有果子以至於聖化了：那結局乃是永生。

但如今，你們既從罪中得了釋放，成為神的奴僕，就得了果子，以致分別為聖，那結局就是永恆的生命。

今爾得釋於罪、為上帝僕、其效成聖、終則永生、

令爾遠罪為上帝僕、作聖獲益、終得永生

今爾得釋於罪、為天主之僕、獲成聖之果、終致永生、

今既從罪中解放、而獲自由、且為天主之僕矣、則應勉結聖德之果、而止於永生。

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.

But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life.

But now you are free from the power of sin and have become slaves of God. Now you do those things that lead to holiness and result in eternal life.

But now, since you have been set free from sin and have become enslaved to God, you have your fruit, which results in sanctification— and the outcome is eternal life!

But now having been freed from sin and enslaved to God, you derive your benefit, resulting in sanctification, and the outcome, eternal life.

But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.

But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.

But now, since you have been liberated from sin and have become enslaved to God, you have your fruit, which results in sanctification— and the end is eternal life!

But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.

But now, freed from sin and enslaved to God, you have your benefit leading to sanctification, and the end is eternal life.

But now, being made free from sin and having become servants of God, you have your fruit of sanctification and the result of eternal life.

You have been set free from sin. You have become slaves to right living.

Live as free people. But don’t use your freedom to cover up evil. Live as people who are God’s slaves.

Then you will know the truth. And the truth will set you free.”

The person who was a slave when the Lord chose them is now the Lord’s free person. The one who was free when God chose them is now a slave of Christ.

Because of what Christ Jesus has done, you are free. You are now controlled by the law of the Holy Spirit who gives you life. The law of the Spirit frees you from the law of sin that brings death.

Keep my life safe, because I am faithful to you. Save me, because I trust in you. You are my God.

The light produces what is completely good, right and true.

You are receiving the salvation of your souls. This salvation is the final result of your faith.

My brothers and sisters, when Christ died you also died as far as the law is concerned. Then it became possible for you to belong to him. He was raised from the dead. Now our lives can be useful to God.

Sin will no longer control you like a master. That’s because the law does not rule you. God’s grace has set you free.

“ The weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire. That is how it will be on judgment day.

Even now the one who gathers the crop is getting paid. They are already harvesting the crop for eternal life. So the one who plants and the one who gathers can now be glad together.

Am I now trying to get people to think well of me? Or do I want God to think well of me? Am I trying to please people? If I were, I would not be serving Christ.

Then one of the elders spoke to me.“ Who are these people dressed in white robes?” he asked.“ Where did they come from?”

He cuts off every branch joined to me that does not bear fruit. He trims every branch that does bear fruit. Then it will bear even more fruit.

Then God’s people will shine like the sun in their Father’s kingdom. Whoever has ears should listen.

Because your love is faithful, put an end to my enemies. Destroy all of them, because I serve you.

Jacob’s people are like the dust of the earth. Can dust be counted? Who can count even a fourth of the Israelites? Let me die as godly people die. Let my death be like theirs!”

What benefit did you gain from doing the things you are now ashamed of? Those things lead to death!

But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful

Then the king approached the opening of the blazing furnace. He shouted,“ Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, come out! You who serve the Most High God, come here!” So they came out of the fire.

You will be filled with the fruit of right living produced by Jesus Christ. All these things bring glory and praise to God.

Now the Lord is the Holy Spirit. And where the Spirit of the Lord is, freedom is also there.

I give thanks to God who saves me. He saves me through Jesus Christ our Lord. So in my mind I am a slave to God’s law. But sin controls my desires. So I am a slave to the law of sin.

When they get old, they will still bear fruit. Like young trees they will stay fresh and strong.

But no weapon used against you will succeed. People might bring charges against you. But you will prove that they are wrong. Those are the things I do for my servants. I make everything right for them,” announces the Lord.

“ Then they will go away to be punished forever. But those who have done what is right will receive eternal life.”

You did not choose me. Instead, I chose you. I appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit that will last. I also appointed you so that the Father will give you what you ask for. He will give you whatever you ask for in my name.

He said,‘ Here’s what you must say to Joseph. Tell him,“ I’m asking you to forgive your brothers. Forgive the terrible things they did to you. Forgive them for treating you so badly.” ’ Now then, please forgive our sins. We serve the God of your father.” When their message came to Joseph, he wept.

Consider honest people who are without blame. People who seek peace will have a tomorrow.But all sinners will be destroyed. Those who are evil won’t have a tomorrow.

Then the Lord said to Satan,“ Have you thought about my servant Job? There isn’t anyone on earth like him. He is honest. He does what is right. He has respect for God and avoids evil.”

When he got near it, he called out to Daniel. His voice was filled with great concern. He said,“ Daniel! You serve the living God. You always serve him faithfully. So has he been able to save you from the lions?”

I, Paul, am writing this letter. I serve God, and I am an apostle of Jesus Christ. God sent me to help his chosen people believe in Christ more and more. God sent me to help them understand even more the truth that leads to godly living.

My brothers and sisters, you were chosen to be free. But don’t use your freedom as an excuse to live under the power of sin. Instead, serve one another in love.

It is not that I want your gifts. What I really want is what is best for you.

Suppose anyone has left houses, brothers or sisters, father or mother, husband or wife, children or fields because of me. Anyone who has done that will receive 100 times as much. They will also receive eternal life.

I, James, am writing this letter. I serve God and the Lord Jesus Christ. I am sending this letter to you, the 12 tribes scattered among the nations. Greetings.

Then you will be able to lead a life that is worthy of the Lord. We pray that you will please him in every way. So we want you to bear fruit in every good thing you do. We pray that you will grow to know God better.

Epaphras sends greetings. He is one of you. He serves Christ Jesus. He is always praying hard for you. He prays that you will hold on tightly to all that God has in mind for us. He prays that you will keep growing in your knowledge of what God wants. He also prays that you will be completely sure about it.