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Romans 6:4
We were buried therefore with him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a newness life that is worked out in work and rest in Romans 6:4—look for "through" and "were". Let newness life in prayers we actually pray—turn worship into posture.

Context

The setting is Romans—epistle/letter, developing newness life. Read in Romans 6, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “through” alongside “were”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Romans with Paul. In current research on Romans, generally accepted as Pauline.. Scholars commonly date Romans AD 57. Romans seems aimed at Church in Rome.. This verse leans into apostolic community. Themes unfold from greeting to transformed life through a careful argument.

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 leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46