20 When you were slaves of sin, you didn't have to please God.
21 But what good did you receive from the things you did? All you have to show for them is your shame, and they lead to death.
22 Now you have been set free from sin, and you are God's slaves. This will make you holy and will lead you to eternal life.
23 Sin pays off with death. But God's gift is eternal life given by Jesus Christ our Lord.