Commentaries:
Robertson's Word Pictures (NT)
But now (nuni de). In the new condition.
Wherein we were holden (en w kateixomeqa). Imperfect passive of katexw, picture of our former state (same verb in Romans 1:18).
In newness of spirit (en kainothti pneumatov). The death to the letter of the law (the old husband) has set us free to the new life in Christ. So Paul has shown again the obligation on us to live for Christ.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Luke 4:42
John 5:47
Romans 6:19
Galatians 2:19
Galatians 5:4
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