The Unprofitableness of Sin
Romans 6:21
What fruit had you then in those things whereof you are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.


Walking in the country, I went into a barn where I found a thresher at his work. I addressed him in the words of Solomon: "In all labour there is profit." Leaning upon his flail, with much energy he answered, "Sir, that is the truth, but there is one exception to it: I have long laboured in the service of sin, but I have got no profit by my labour." "Then you know something of the apostle's meaning when he asked, 'What fruit'? etc." "Thank God," said he, "I do; and I also know that even 'being made free from sin,' etc." How valuable this simple faith in the Word of God! and how true is the saying of a deceased writer that "piety found in a barn is better than the most splendid pleasure of a palace!"

(W. Jay.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.

WEB: What fruit then did you have at that time in the things of which you are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.




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