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Romans 7:6

Romans 7:6
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.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But now we are delivered from the law,.... From the ministration of it, by Moses; from it, as a covenant of works; from its rigorous exaction; from its curse and condemnation, all this by Christ; and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

But now - Under the gospel. This verse states the consequences of the gospel, in distinction from the effects of the Law. The way in which this is accomplished, the apostle illustrates more at length…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

But now we are delivered from the law - We, who have believed in Christ Jesus, are delivered from that yoke by which we were bound, which sentenced every transgressor to perdition, but provided no…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 7:1-6

Among other arguments used in the foregoing chapter to persuade us against sin, and to holiness, this was one (Rom 7:14), that we are not under the law; and this argument is here further insisted upon…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

now as the fact stands.

are delivered Lit., and better, were delivered; by our Representative's death ideally, and actually through faith in Him.

delivered Lit. cancelled, abolished. This peculiar…