Romans 6:4
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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)
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Romans 6:6
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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)
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Ephesians 4:22-25
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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)
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- 4:24 Put on: in baptism. See note on Gal 3:27.
- 4:25–6:20 For similar exhortations to a morally good life in response to God’s gift of faith, see notes on Rom 12:1–13:14 and Gal 5:13–26.
Hebrews 12:1
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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
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- 12:1–13 Christian life is to be inspired not only by the Old Testament men and women of faith (Hb 12:1) but above all by Jesus. As the architect of Christian faith, he had himself to endure the cross before receiving the glory of his triumph (Hb 12:2). Reflection on his sufferings should give his followers courage to continue the struggle, if necessary even to the shedding of blood (Hb 12:3–4). Christians should regard their own sufferings as the affectionate correction of the Lord, who loves them as a father loves his children.
- 12:1 That clings to us: the meaning is uncertain, since the Greek word euperistatos, translated cling, occurs only here. The papyrus P46 and one minuscule read euperispastos, “easily distracting,” which also makes good sense.
1 Peter 2:1
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Chapter 2
God’s House and People. 1 [a]Rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, insincerity, envy, and all slander;(A)
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- 2:1–3 Growth toward salvation is seen here as two steps: first, stripping away all that is contrary to the new life in Christ; second, the nourishment (pure spiritual milk) that the newly baptized have received.
1 Peter 4:2
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2 so as not to spend what remains of one’s life in the flesh on human desires, but on the will of God.
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