²⁰ I have been crucified with Christ^(A) and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.^(B) The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,^(C) who loved me^(D) and gave himself for me.^{(E) 21} I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law,^(F) Christ died for nothing!”^[a]

²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh^(A) with its passions and desires.^{(B) 25} Since we live by the Spirit,^(C) let us keep in step with the Spirit.