# Connecting Statement:

Paul reminds us that grace rules over us, not the law; we are not sin's slaves, but God's slaves.

# do not let sin rule in your mortal body

Paul speaks of people sinning as if sin were their master or king that controlled them.  Alternate translation: "Do not let sinful desires control you"  (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])

# your mortal body

This phrase refers to the physical part of a person, which will die. Alternate translation: "you" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# in order that you may obey its lusts

Paul speaks of a person having evil desires as if it sin were a master that had evil desires. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])