20. In the past you were slaves to sin, and goodness did not control you.
21. You did evil things, and now you are ashamed of them. Those things only bring death.
22. But now you are free from sin and have become slaves of God. This brings you a life that is only for God. And this gives you life forever.
23. The payment for sin is death. But God gives us the free gift of life forever in Christ Jesus our Lord.