⁴ We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life.^(A)

⁶ We know that our old self was crucified with him, so that our sinful body might be done away with, that we might no longer be in slavery to sin.^(A)

²² that you should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires,^{(A) 23} and be renewed in the spirit of your minds,^{(B) 24} and put on^[a] the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and holiness of truth.^(C)

IV. Daily Conduct, an Expression of Unity^[b]

Rules for the New Life. ²⁵ Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak the truth, each one to his neighbor, for we are members one of another.^(D)

Chapter 12

God Our Father.^{[a] 1} Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us^[b] and persevere in running the race that lies before us