For we know that our old self[a](A) was crucified with Him(B) in order that sin’s dominion over the body[b] may be abolished,(C) so that we may no longer be enslaved to sin,

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  1. Romans 6:6 Lit man; = the person before conversion
  2. Romans 6:6 Lit that the body of sin

For we know that our old self(A) was crucified with him(B) so that the body ruled by sin(C) might be done away with,[a] that we should no longer be slaves to sin(D)

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  1. Romans 6:6 Or be rendered powerless

because the Spirit’s law of life(A) in Christ Jesus has set you[a] free from the law of sin and of death.(B)

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  1. Romans 8:2 Other mss read me

because through Christ Jesus(A) the law of the Spirit who gives life(B) has set you[a] free(C) from the law of sin(D) and death.

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  1. Romans 8:2 The Greek is singular; some manuscripts me

11 You were also circumcised in Him with a circumcision not done with hands, by putting off the body of flesh,(A) in the circumcision of the Messiah.[a](B)

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  1. Colossians 2:11 = His death

11 In him you were also circumcised(A) with a circumcision not performed by human hands. Your whole self ruled by the flesh[a](B) was put off when you were circumcised by[b] Christ,

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  1. Colossians 2:11 In contexts like this, the Greek word for flesh (sarx) refers to the sinful state of human beings, often presented as a power in opposition to the Spirit; also in verse 13.
  2. Colossians 2:11 Or put off in the circumcision of