Romans 6:14

For sin, &c. It is not quite clear whether this verse closes or opens a paragraph. Meyer takes it as opening the new section of argument. But it is quite in place as closing the previous one, while yet pointing forward also. On this view, St Paul makes the statement on purpose to animate the disciple to that exercise of will which yields his whole being to God. He is reminded of the reality of Justification, with its resultsof strength-giving peace and joy.

shall not have dominion i.e. in the way of claim and doom. Same word as Romans 6:9, where see note. The future means that this freedom from condemnation shall be mercifully continued to them in their conflict;they "shall not come into condemnation." This truth was to be their invigoration.

for This clause fixes the reference of the last to justification, when read with the commentary on "law" and "grace" supplied by ch. 4.

under the law Lit. under law; and so best here. Law in its widest reference is meant; a code of precepts, to be fulfilled as the preliminary to acceptance. The Gr. suggests the paraphrase, "Ye are now placednot under the law but under grace;" with the idea not of the mere position, but of the transferring process.