Romans 6:4

4 We were 1buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as 2Christ was raised from the dead by 3the glory of the Father, we too might walk in 4newness of life.

Romans 6:4 In-Context

2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?
3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death?
4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his.
6 We know that our old selfwas crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Colossians 2:12
  • 2. ver. 9; Romans 8:11; See Acts 2:24
  • 3. [John 11:40; 2 Corinthians 13:4]
  • 4. 2 Corinthians 5:17; Galatians 6:15; Ephesians 4:23, 24; Colossians 3:10; [Romans 7:6]
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