^{17 Ref} But thanks be to God, that, whereas ye were servants of sin, ye became obedient from the heart to that form of teaching whereunto ye were delivered;

^{18 Ref} and being made free from sin, ye became servants of righteousness.

^{19 Ref} I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye presented your members `as' servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity, even so now present your members `as' servants to righteousness unto sanctification.

^{20 Ref} For when ye were servants of sin, ye were free in regard of righteousness.

^{21 Ref} What fruit then had ye at that time in the things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

^{22 Ref} But now being made free from sin and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto sanctification, and the end eternal life.