² because through Christ Jesus^(A) the law of the Spirit who gives life^(B) has set you^[a] free^(C) from the law of sin^(D) and death.

³ Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,^{(A) 4} who gave himself for our sins^(B) to rescue us from the present evil age,^(C) according to the will of our God and Father,^{(D) 5} to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.^(E)

Freedom in Christ

5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.^(A) Stand firm,^(B) then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.^(C)