We know that our old sinful selves were crucified with Christ 

so that sin might lose its power in our lives. 

We are no longer slaves to sin. 

For when we died with Christ 

we were set free from the power of sin. 

And since we died with Christ, 

we know we will also live with him. 

We are sure of this because Christ was raised from the dead, 

and he will never die again. 

Death no longer has any power over him.

Romans 6:6-9