Translations
Modern
But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
Traditional
But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
Literal
But now we have been released from the law, having died to that by which we were held, so as for us to serve in the newness of the Spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
Latin
Nunc autem soluti sumus a lege mortis, in qua detinebamur, ita ut serviamus in novitate spiritus, et non in vetustate litteræ.
Original
Greek
English
But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
Notes
the written code (literally the letter): Paul uses this phrase to refer to the law of Moses. God carved this law on stone tablets consisting of individual letters (see 2:29; 2 Corinthians 3:5–7).
Parallels
Glossary
Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Death Elemental Spirits, Elements Flesh Letter to the Romans New Covenant Paul the Apostle
Topics
Christian Liberty is Freedom From: The Law Death: Figurative of Regeneration Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Law: Temporary Muslims Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of The Law of God: Saints: Freed from the Bondage of The New Birth: A New Spirit