Romans 6:21
What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
Cross-references
Romans 6:23 explains the wages of sin as death, directly clarifying what 'end of those things is death' means.
Romans 6:22 directly contrasts the past shame and death with present freedom and eternal life, answering the question in verse 21.
In Romans 7:5, Paul expands on the same theme — sinful passions under law produced fruit leading to death, mirroring the shame and death here.
Romans 8:13 warns that living according to the flesh brings death — parallel to the deadly outcome of shameful deeds in Romans 6:21.
Romans 8:6 echoes that the fleshly mindset leads to death — reinforcing the same outcome from shameful deeds.
Romans 1:32 states that those practicing sin deserve death, aligning with the death that ends sinful behavior.
In Jeremiah 8:12, the people feel no shame and fall—contrasting the shame and death Paul describes.
In Jeremiah 31:19, Ephraim is ashamed of his youth's disgrace—a direct parallel to shame for past fruit.
Jeremiah 17:10 states God repays according to the fruit of one's doings — aligning with the deadly outcome of sinful deeds Paul describes.
Jeremiah 44:20-24 recounts how Israel's idolatry brought judgment — a historical case of sinful deeds leading to death, mirroring Paul's point.
In Ezekiel 16:61-63, God promises future shame and atonement—paralleling shame for past sins with added grace.
In Ezekiel 36:31, Israel loathes themselves for their evil ways—a clear parallel to shame for past fruit.
In Ezekiel 36:32, God commands Israel to be ashamed—echoing the shame Paul's readers have for their past.
Galatians 6:7 states the universal law of sowing and reaping — directly supporting Paul's assertion that the end of sinful deeds is death.
Galatians 6:7 states the universal law of sowing and reaping — directly supporting Paul's assertion that the end of sinful deeds is death.
Philippians 3:19 describes those whose end is destruction and who glory in shame—directly paralleling the shameful fruit and death in Romans 6:21.
James 1:15 describes sin's progression culminating in death—directly reinforcing Paul's statement in Romans 6:21.
Revelation 20:14 identifies the second death, the lake of fire, as the ultimate end for sinners—exactly the 'death' Paul refers to.
Proverbs 14:12 warns that a seemingly right path ends in death—directly echoing Paul's statement about sin's end.
In Ezra 9:6, Ezra expresses shame for iniquities—echoing the shame for past fruit Paul describes.
Psalm 73:17 reveals the psalmist understanding the wicked's end in the sanctuary—mirroring Paul's insight that sin's end is death.
Proverbs 9:18 reveals the deadly outcome of sin's stolen pleasures — directly echoing the 'end is death' in our verse.
In Jeremiah 3:3, Israel refuses shame—contrasting the shame Paul's readers now feel for their past.
Proverbs 16:25 repeats the warning that a seemingly right path ends in death—aligning with Paul's point in Romans 6:21.
Isaiah 3:10 promises righteous eat good fruit, contrasting with Paul's point that sinful deeds yield shame and death.
Job 33:27 records a sinner admitting 'it profited me not'—directly answering Paul's question about what fruit sin produced.
Proverbs 5:11 warns of groaning and bodily ruin at the end, directly paralleling the death that ends shameful deeds in Romans 6:21.
Jeremiah 12:13 depicts sowing wheat but reaping thorns—fruitless labor—matching Paul's 'what fruit' from deeds ending in shame.
Deuteronomy 6:24 says obeying God preserves life—contrasting with Paul's statement that sin ends in death.
Jeremiah 3:25 confesses 'we lie down in our shame' for lifelong sin, reinforcing the shame Paul says believers now feel.
James 5:20 shows that turning a sinner from error saves from death—offering the redemptive counterpart to Paul's warning about sin's end.
Jeremiah 2:26 echoes the shame of sin—thief caught in his act—mirroring Paul's description of shameful past deeds.
Daniel 12:2 depicts shame and contempt as eternal outcomes, paralleling the 'end is death' in Romans.
Ezekiel 43:10 uses the temple to provoke shame for iniquities, akin to Paul's reminder that past sins bring shame.
Proverbs 23:18 promises hope for the righteous, contrasting the hopeless end of shameful deeds in Romans 6:21.
Proverbs 1:31 describes eating the fruit of one's own way — a proverbial parallel to the deadly outcome of sinful deeds Paul mentions.
Proverbs 23:32 describes the painful end of drunkenness, paralleling the death that follows shameful deeds in Romans 6:21.
Ephesians 5:11 calls for exposing unfruitful deeds of darkness — akin to the shameful deeds whose outcome is death in Romans 6:21.
Hebrews 6:8 warns of land producing thorns whose end is burning—analogous to the fruit of sin leading to death in Romans 6:21.
Ezekiel 16:52 commands 'bear your disgrace' for abominable sins, paralleling the shame Paul says accompanies past sinful fruit.
1 John 2:28 urges abiding to avoid shame at Christ's coming, contrasting with the shame of past sins.
Proverbs 9:17 highlights sin's deceptive sweetness — the very things Paul says lead to shame and death.
Proverbs 5:10-13 depicts the regret and ruin from sin — similar to the shame and death Paul says result from past deeds.
In Job 42:6, Job despises himself and repents—a moderate parallel to shame for past sins.
Proverbs 31:31 praises the virtuous woman's fruitful works, contrasting the shameful fruitlessness in Romans 6:21.
Ecclesiastes 7:2 notes death as the end of all mankind, echoing the deathly end of shameful deeds in Romans 6:21.