4 By being baptized, we were buried with Christ into his death. Christ has been raised from the dead by the Father's glory. And like Christ we also can live a new life.
5 By being baptized, we have been joined with him in his death. We will certainly also be joined with him in his resurrection.
6 We know that what we used to be was nailed to the cross with him. That happened so our sinful bodies would lose their power. We are no longer slaves of sin.
7 Those who have died have been set free from sin.
8 We died with Christ. So we believe that we will also live with him.
9 We know that Christ was raised from the dead and will never die again. Death doesn't control him anymore.
10 When he died, he died once and for all time as far as sin is concerned. Now that he lives, he lives as far as God is concerned.