Romans 6:1

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

a. NLT: Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace?

b. NIV: What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase?

c. YLT: What, then, shall we say? shall we continue in the sin that the grace may abound?

d. Amplified Bible Classic: What shall we say [to all this]? Are we to remain in sin in order that God’s grace (favor and mercy) may multiply and overflow?

e. Worrell Translation: What, then, shall we say? Shall we persist in sin, that grace may abound?

f. Wuest Translation: What then shall we say? Shall we habitually sustain an attitude of dependence upon, yeildedness to, and cordiality with the sinful nature in order that grace may abound?

1. “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?”

a. What [Strong: 5101. tis tis probably emphatic of 5100; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions):--every man, how (much), + no(-ne, thing), what (manner, thing), where (-by, -fore, -of, -unto, - with, -withal), whether, which, who(-m, -se), why.]

b. shall we say [Strong: 2036. epo ep'-o a primary verb (used only in the definite past tense, the others being borrowed from 2046, 4483, and 5346); to speak or say (by word or writing):--answer, bid, bring word, call, command, grant, say (on), speak, tell.]

c. then [Strong: 3767. oun oon apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly:--and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore.]

d. shall we continue [Strong: 1961. epimeno ep-ee-men'-o from 1909 and 3306; to stay over, i.e. remain (figuratively, persevere):--abide (in), continue (in), tarry.]

e. in sin [Strong: 266. hamartia ham-ar-tee'-ah from 264; a sin (properly abstract):--offence, sin(-ful).]

f. that [Strong: 2443. hina hin'-ah probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.]

g. grace [Strong: 5485. charis khar'-ece from 5463; graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart, and its reflection in the life; including gratitude):--acceptable, benefit, favour, gift, grace(- ious), joy, liberality, pleasure, thank(-s, -worthy).]

h. may abound [Strong: 4121. pleonazo pleh-on-ad'-zo from 4119; to do, make or be more, i.e. increase (transitively or intransitively); by extension, to superabound:--abound, abundant, make to increase, have over.]