877 B
877 B
Connecting Statement:
Paul gives the answer to the struggle he has with sin and good.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
Here "condemnation" refers to punishing people. AT: "God will not condemn and punish those who are joined to Christ Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
therefore
"for that reason" or "because what I have just told you is true"
the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
This refers to God's Spirit. AT: "God's Spirit in Christ Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
the law of sin and death
This refers to our sinful nature that forces us to sin.