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Connecting Statement:
Paul gives the answer to the struggle he has with sin and good.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus
Here "condemnation" refers to punishing people. AT: "God will not condemn and punish those who are joined to Christ Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
therefore
"for that reason" or "because what I have just told you is true"
the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus
This refers to God's Spirit. AT: "God's Spirit in Christ Jesus" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit)
has set you free from the law of sin and death.
"Free" here is an idiom meaning the ability to live without fear of the effects of their sin and ultimately, their death. AT: "has given you the ability to live without fear of being punished for your sins and of dying." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom).
the law of sin and death
This refers to our sinful nature that forces us to sin.