Romans 8:2

Translations

Modern

For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.

Traditional

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Literal

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus set you free from the law of sin and death.

Latin

Lex enim spiritus vitæ in Christo Jesu liberavit me a lege peccati et mortis.

Original

Greek

English

For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.

Notes

Romans 8:2

the law of the Spirit of life: This reference to law might refer to the law of Moses, which the Holy Spirit can use to give life. However, Paul does not describe the law as giving life. So, here, law, as in 7:23, probably means principle or power. The Spirit has power that frees Christians from the power of sin that leads to death.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Circumcision Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility God’s Unified Plan of Salvation The Holy Spirit’s Work The Law and the Spirit The Limitations of Law The Old Realm and the New The Resurrection of the Dead

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Parallels

Ezekiel 36:16–38 Galatians 5:16–26

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Body Conform, Conformation Discipline Elemental Spirits, Elements Ezekiel, Book of Flesh Freedom, Liberty Gnosticism Letter to the Romans Life New Covenant Sin Spirit of God

Topics

Breaking Generational Curses Christian Liberty is Freedom From: The Law Forgiving Ourselves Freedom in Christ Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning Religion: True Spiritual Bondage: The Gospel, the Instrument of Deliverance From Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Life

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