20 When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the control of righteousness.

20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.

20 For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.

20 When you were slaves to sin, you were free from the obligation to do right.

20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.

20 In the past you were slaves to sin, and goodness did not control you.

20 For when ye were servants of sin, ye were free in regard of righteousness.

20 For when ye were bondmen of sin ye were free from righteousness.

20 When you were slaves to sin, you were free from doing what God approves of. 

20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free from allegiance to righteousness.

20 When you were slaves of sin, you were free in regard to righteousness.

20 For when you were slaves of sin, you were free with respect to righteousness.

20 Once you were slaves of sin. At that time right living did not control you.