• Romans 8:2
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 2 ὁ the γὰρ for νόμος law τοῦ of the πνεύματος spirit τῆς of the ζωῆς life ἐν in Χριστῷ Christ Ἰησοῦ Jesus ἠλευθέρωσέν freed σε you ἀπὸ from τοῦ the νόμου law τῆς of the ἁμαρτίας sin καὶ and τοῦ of the θανάτου. death.

  • Romans Study Notes—Chapter 8
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 8:2

      the law of the spirit . . . the law of sin and of death: In this context, “law” does not refer to a particular law, or rule, such as those found in the Mosaic Law. Rather, the term is here used in the broader sense of a principle that guides a person’s actions​—a powerful influence that like a law inclines people to act in a certain way. (See study note on Ro 2:12.) Paul contrasts the law, or strong influence, of God’s spirit that leads to life with the law, or strong influence, of the fallen flesh that leads to sin and death. Of course, all descendants of Adam feel within themselves the strong influence of “sin’s law” inclining them toward what is wrong. (Ro 7:23) But they can choose to follow the law of God’s spirit, not fleshly desires, to influence their actions in a positive direction.​—Ro 7:21-25.