The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 6:6-7
Knowing this (cf. ἢ ἀγνοεῖτε , Romans 6:3 ), that our old man was (not is, as in the Authorized Version) crucified with him that the body of sin might be destroyed (or abolished, or done away, καταργήθῃ ) , that henceforth we should not serve ( δουλεύειν , expressing bondage, or slavery; and so throughout the chapter in the word δοῦλοι , translated "servants") sin. For he that hath died is freed from sin . The word "crucified" has, of course,... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 6:1-14
The practical power of the Resurrection. Here the apostle enlarges still more fully upon the truth that the Christian's faith leads not merely to the pardon of sin, but also to deliverance from its power. Because grace has abounded over sin, and our unrighteousness has commended the righteousness of God, it does not therefore follow that we are to continue in sin. If we have a real union with Christ, we have been baptized into his death. We are buried with him by baptism into death; "that... read more