For a new law—the law of the Spirit of life—is introduced into their being, by virtue of which they are freed from their old state of bondage to the law of sin and death.
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Romans 8:2
Romans 8:2
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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