{Our old man} (ho palaios h(886d)(936e) anthr(9370)os). Only in Paul
(here, Col 3:9 Eph 4:22 ). {Was crucified with him}
(sunestaur(9374)h(885c)). See on 涊a 2:19| for this boldly picturesque
word. This took place not at baptism, but only pictured there. It
took place when "we died to sin" (verse 1 ). {The body of sin}
( o s(936d)a t(8873) hamartias). "The body of which sin has taken
possession" (Sanday and Headlam), the body marked by sin. {That
so we should no longer be in bondage to sin} ( ou m(886b)eti
douleuein h(886d)as t(8869) hamarti(8369)). Purpose clause with ou and
the present active infinitive of douleu(935c), continue serving sin
(as slaves). Adds "slavery" to living in sin (verse 2 ).
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