⁶ But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law^(A) so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.^(B)

¹⁷ Therefore, if anyone is in Christ,^(A) the new creation^(B) has come:^[a] The old has gone, the new is here!^(C)

¹⁵ Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything;^(A) what counts is the new creation.^(B)

²³ to be made new in the attitude of your minds;^{(A) 24} and to put on^(B) the new self,^(C) created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.^(D)

²⁵ Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully^(E) to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.^{(F) 26} “In your anger do not sin”^[a]:^(G) Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, ²⁷ and do not give the devil a foothold.^{(H) 28} Anyone who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work,^(I) doing something useful with their own hands,^(J) that they may have something to share with those in need.^(K)

²⁹ Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths,^(L) but only what is helpful for building others up^(M) according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ³⁰ And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,^(N) with whom you were sealed^(O) for the day of redemption.^{(P) 31} Get rid of^(Q) all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.^{(R) 32} Be kind and compassionate to one another,^(S) forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.^(T)

¹⁰ and have put on the new self,^(A) which is being renewed^(B) in knowledge in the image of its Creator.^(C)