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Our old man (ho palaios hēmōn anthrōpos). Only in Paul (here, Col 3:9; Eph 4:22).
Was crucified with him (sunestaurōthē). See note on Gal 2:20 for this boldly picturesque word. This took place not at baptism, but only pictured there. It took place when “we died to sin” (Rom 6:1).
The body of sin (to sōma tēs hamartias). “The body of which sin has taken possession” (Sanday and Headlam), the body marked by sin.
That so we should no longer be in bondage to sin (tou mēketi douleuein hēmas tēi hamartiāi). Purpose clause with tou and the present active infinitive of douleuō, continue serving sin (as slaves). Adds “slavery” to living in sin (Rom 6:2).