And [that] he died for all, that they which live (Greek "zao" meaning "are efficacious" – they which have the capacity to live) should not henceforth live (manner of life) unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.
And because He died for all his people, those which are efficacious (have the capacity to live) should not hereafter continue a manner of life which is for their own purpose, but instead for the purpose of him which died for them, and rose again. (Personal Translation)
When a person is regenerated he is given the capacity to comprehend spiritual things. In this passage, Paul builds upon that truth, teaching that this type of person should not continue living for himself, like he did before regeneration. Instead, the regenerate person should exercise this new capability to live his life in accordance with the purpose of Christ.
Related passages:
Colossians 1:12
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Buried with Christ into death, so that we might be raised to life. (Romans 6) |
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| Regeneration Born of Water Eating His flesh Live Forever Solely By Grace |
I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; AND he that believeth on me shall never thirst. (John 6:35) |
Conversion Born of Spirit Drinking His blood Hath Eternal Life By Faith & Works |
| Except a man be born of water AND of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (John 3:5) |
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