unfoldingWord_en_tn/rom/06/12.md

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 was there master or king that controlled them. AT: "Do not let sinful desires control you" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

in your mortal body

This phrase refers to the physical part of a person, which will die. AT: "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)