Romans 6:17-18 But God be thanked, that you were the servants of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.

AKJV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁷ But God be thanked, that you were the servants of sin, but you have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. ¹⁸ Being then made free from sin, you became the servants of righteousness.