Reckon ye also yourselves (κα υμεις λογιζεσθε). Direct middle imperative of λογιζομα and complete proof that Paul does not mean th…

Likewise. In like manner. This is an exhortation drawn from the argument in the previous verses. It shows the design and tendency of the C…

Theoretical application to the readers. They are to regard themselves as dead, that is, insensible and inaccessible to sin, but living in close all…

Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death…

In this section Paul uses the key word “count” or “reckon” (GK 3357; the same term used so often in ch. 4 in connection with righteousness). Reckon…

So count you also yourselves, etc. Now is added a definition of that analogy to which I have referred. For having stated that Chr…

Likewise reckon you also yourselves
Two things the apostle would have believers consider of themselves, and reckon themselves,…

The strongest motives against sin, and for promoting holine , are stated here. Having been made free from the reign of sin, alive to God, and po e …

After showing that we should not continue to sin after baptism has made us dead to sin, the Apostle now shows that we have the means to do this.