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Romans 6:6
knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be done away with, so that we would no longer be in bondage to sin.
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Interpretation

Romans 6:6 shows a old man crucified that takes shape in speech and habits—listen for "sin" and "knowing". Keep old man crucified by steady, quiet faithfulness—keep zeal yoked to love.

Context

This passage belongs to Romans, a epistle/letter witness, highlighting old man crucified. Within ch. 6, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “sin” and “knowing”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Romans to Paul. A common scholarly view of Romans: widely regarded as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. Here the thread of apostolic community comes into view. Occasion and letter architecture shape many readings.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Authentic Pauline.
Date:AD 57
Audience:Church in Rome.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not alter the main meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46