Romans 6:23 · KJV
Romans 6:23
The Wages of Sin
Romans 6:23 sets a wage against a gift: "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." One is earned, the other is freely given.
Romans 6:23 (KJV)
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
What Romans 6:23 means
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The contrast is deliberate — wages are earned, a gift is not. Sin pays what it owes; God gives what we could never earn.
In one sentence it holds both the bad news and the good news of the gospel. It is a cornerstone verse in explaining salvation (part of the "Romans Road") and a clear statement of grace over works.
Key verse
“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 · KJV — Death is earned; eternal life is God's gift.
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A prayer from Romans 6:23
Lord, I could never earn my way to You. Thank You for the free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ my Lord. I receive it with a grateful heart. Amen.
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What does Romans 6:23 mean?
Romans 6:23 sets a wage against a gift: "the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." One is earned, the other is freely given.
What is Romans 6:23 about?
"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." The contrast is deliberate — wages are earned, a gift is not. Sin pays what it owes; God gives what we could never earn.
What is the key verse in Romans 6:23?
Romans 6:23 — “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?
Yes. The full text of Romans 6:23 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.