We know that the law is holy. But I am not. I have been sold to be a slave of sin.

我们原晓得律法是属乎灵的，但我是属乎肉体的，是已经卖给罪了。

我们原知道律法是属灵的，我却是属肉体的，是已经卖给罪了。

我们原知道律法是属灵的，我却是属肉体的，是已经卖给罪了。

我们知道律法是属灵的，我却属乎肉体，已经卖给罪做奴隶了。

我们知道律法是属灵的，我却是属肉体的，已经卖给罪了。

我们知道律法是属灵的；而我是属肉体的，已经卖给罪了。

我們原曉得律法是屬乎靈的，但我是屬乎肉體的，是已經賣給罪了。

我們原知道律法是屬靈的，我卻是屬肉體的，是已經賣給罪了。

我們原知道律法是屬靈的，我卻是屬肉體的，是已經賣給罪了。

我們知道律法是屬靈的，我卻屬乎肉體，已經賣給罪做奴隸了。

我們知道律法是屬靈的，我卻是屬肉體的，已經賣給罪了。

我們曉得、律法是屬靈的；我卻是屬肉的，是賣在罪之下做奴僕的。

我們知道律法是屬靈的；而我是屬肉體的，已經賣給罪了。

夫我儕知律屬神、我屬形軀、自鬻於罪、

我儕知法本乎聖神、我乃狥欲、自鬻於惡、

我儕知律法純神、我乃屬肉體、見鬻於罪、為其所轄、

吾人固知法乃屬靈之器、然我乃血氣之倫、自鬻於罪、而作其奴。

We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold under sin.

So the trouble is not with the law, for it is spiritual and good. The trouble is with me, for I am all too human, a slave to sin.

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold as a slave under sin.

For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, sold into bondage to sin.

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under sin.

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am made out of flesh, sold into sin’s power.

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

For we know that the law is spiritual– but I am unspiritual, sold into slavery to sin.

For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am fleshly, sold under sin.

There was never anyone like Ahab. He gave himself over to do what was evil in the sight of the Lord. His wife Jezebel talked him into it.

They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire. They practiced all kinds of evil magic. They gave up following God’s rules. They did only what was evil in the eyes of the Lord. All these things made him very angry.

Ahab said to Elijah,“ My enemy! You have found me!”“ I have found you,” he answered.“ That’s because you gave yourself over to do evil things. You did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.

The Lord says,“ When you were sold as slaves, no one paid anything for you. Now no one will pay any money to set you free.”

The Lord says to the people in Jerusalem,“ Do you think I divorced your people who lived before you? Is that why I sent them away? If it is, show me the letter of divorce. I did not sell you into slavery to pay someone I owe. You were sold because you sinned against me. Your people were sent away because of their lawless acts.

“ Every word of God is perfect. He is like a shield to those who trust in him. He keeps them safe.

I know that you wanted faithfulness even when I was in my mother’s body. You taught me wisdom in that secret place.

The Lord says,“ The people of Israel have sinned again and again. So I will judge them. They sell into slavery those who have done no wrong. They trade needy people for a mere pair of sandals.

I lie in the dust. I’m about to die. Keep me alive as you have promised.

I was taken away from the land of the Hebrews by force. Even here I haven’t done anything to be put in prison for.”

Brothers and sisters, I couldn’t speak to you as people who live by the Holy Spirit. I had to speak to you as people who were still following the ways of the world. You aren’t growing as Christ wants you to. You are still like babies.The words I spoke to you were like milk, not like solid food. You weren’t ready for solid food yet. And you still aren’t ready for it.You are still following the ways of the world. Some of you are jealous. Some of you argue. So aren’t you following the ways of the world? Aren’t you acting like ordinary human beings?

Jesus turned and said to Peter,“ Get behind me, Satan! You are standing in my way. You do not have in mind the things God cares about. Instead, you only have in mind the things humans care about.”

So I hate myself. I’m really sorry for what I said about you. That’s why I’m sitting in dust and ashes.”

But here is what I tell you. Do not even look at a woman in the wrong way. Anyone who does has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

I am by far the least important of all the Lord’s holy people. But he gave me the grace to preach to the Gentiles about the unlimited riches that Christ gives.

“ How terrible it is for me!” I cried out.“ I’m about to be destroyed! My mouth speaks sinful words. And I live among people who speak sinful words. Now I have seen the King with my own eyes. He is the Lord who rules over all.”

When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees.“ Go away from me, Lord!” he said.“ I am a sinful man!”

Jesus replied,“‘ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your mind.’( Deuteronomy 6:5)This is the first and most important commandment.And the second is like it.‘ Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’( Leviticus 19:18)Everything that is written in the Law and the Prophets is based on these two commandments.”

You come to help those who enjoy doing what is right. You help those who thank you for teaching them how to live. But when we continued to disobey you, you became angry with us. So how can we be saved?All of us have become like someone who is“ unclean.” All the good things we do are like dirty rags to you. All of us are like leaves that have dried up. Our sins sweep us away like the wind.

But the traders from Midian sold Joseph to Potiphar in Egypt. Potiphar was one of Pharaoh’s officials. He was the captain of the palace guard.

But here is what I tell you. Do not be angry with a brother or sister. Anyone who is angry with them will be judged. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister,‘ Raca,’ must stand trial in court. And anyone who says,‘ You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire in hell.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength.

But suppose it happens after the sun has come up. Then you are guilty of murder.“ Anyone who steals must pay for whatever they steal. But suppose the thief does not have anything. Then the thief must be sold to pay for what was stolen.

Come. Let’s sell him to these traders. Let’s not harm him ourselves. After all, he’s our brother. He’s our own flesh and blood.” Judah’s brothers agreed with him.

I know there is nothing good in my desires controlled by sin. I want to do what is good, but I can’t.

“‘ Do not try to get even. Do not hold anything against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the Lord.

Surely I am only a dumb animal and not a man. I don’t understand as other men do.

“ Suppose you buy a Hebrew servant. He must serve you for six years. But in the seventh year, you must set him free. He does not have to pay anything.If he does not have a wife when he comes, he must go free alone. But if he has a wife when he comes, she must go with him.Suppose his master gives him a wife. And suppose she has sons or daughters by him. Then only the man will go free. The woman and her children will belong to her master.“ But suppose the servant says,‘ I love my master and my wife and children. I don’t want to go free.’Then his master must take him to the judges. His master must take him to the door or doorpost of his master’s house. His master must poke a hole through his servant’s earlobe into the door or doorpost. Then he will become his servant for life.

The man was not able to pay. So his master gave an order. The man, his wife, his children, and all he owned had to be sold to pay back what he owed.

The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed.‘ God, I thank you that I am not like other people,’ he said.‘ I am not like robbers or those who do other evil things. I am not like those who commit adultery. I am not even like this tax collector.I fast twice a week. And I give a tenth of all I get.’“ But the tax collector stood farther away than the Pharisee. He would not even look up to heaven. He brought his hand to his heart and prayed. He said,‘ God, have mercy on me. I am a sinner.’“ I tell you, the tax collector went home accepted by God. But not the Pharisee. All those who lift themselves up will be made humble. And those who make themselves humble will be lifted up.”

So Jesus went with them. When Jesus came near the house, the Roman commander sent friends to him. He told them to say,“ Lord, don’t trouble yourself. I am not good enough to have you come into my house.

Deep inside me I find joy in God’s law.But I see another law working in me. It fights against the law of my mind. It makes me a prisoner of the law of sin. That law controls me.What a terrible failure I am! Who will save me from this sin that brings death to my body?

The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.