1 THERE is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
4 That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
5 For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.
11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live after the flesh.
13 For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live.
14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,
21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God.
22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.
24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?
25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

1There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Iesus, who walke not after the flesh, but after the spirit.

2For the law of the spirit of life, in Christ Iesus, hath made me free from the law of sinne and death.

3For what the law could not doe, in that it was weake through the flesh, God sending his owne Sonne, in the likenesse of sinnefull flesh, and for sinne condemned sinne in the flesh:

4That the righteousnesse of the law might be fulfilled in vs, who walke not after the flesh, but after the spirit.

5For they that are after the flesh, doe minde the things of the flesh: but they that are after the spirit, the things of the spirit.

6For to be carnally minded, is death: but to be spiritually minded, is life and peace:

7Because the carnall minde is enmitie against God: for it is not subiect to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

8So then they that are in the flesh, cannot please God.

9But ye are not in the flesh, but in the spirit, if so be that the spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man haue not the spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

10And if Christ in you, the body is dead because of sinne: but the spirit is life, because of righteousnesse.

11But if the spirit of him that raised vp Iesus from the dead, dwell in you: he that raised vp Christ from the dead, shall also quicken your mortall bodies, by his spirit that dwelleth in you.

12Therfore brethren, we are detters, not to the flesh, to liue after the flesh.

13For if ye liue after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the spirit doe mortifie the deeds of the body, ye shall liue.

14For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sonnes of God.

15For ye haue not receiued the spirit of bondage againe to feare: but ye haue receiued the spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, father.

16The spirit it selfe beareth witnes with our spirit, that we are the children of God.

17And if children, then heires, heires of God, and ioynt heires with Christ: if so be that we suffer with him, that wee may be also glorified together.

18For I reckon, that the sufferings of this present time, are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be reuealed in vs.

19For the earnest expectation of the creature, waiteth for the manifestation of the sonnes of God.

20For the creature was made subiect to vanitie, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subiected the same in hope:

21Because the creature it selfe also shall bee deliuered from the bondage of corruption, into the glorious libertie of the children of God.

22For wee know that the whole creation groaneth, and trauaileth in paine together vntill now.

23And not only they, but our selues also which haue the first fruites of the spirit, euen we our selues groane within our selues, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

24For wee are saued by hope: but hope that is seene, is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for?

25But if wee hope for that wee see not, then doe wee with patience waite for it.

26Likewise the spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what wee should pray for as wee ought: but the spirit it selfe maketh intercession for vs with groanings, which cannot bee vttered.

27And he that searcheth the hearts, knoweth what is the minde of the spirit, because he maketh intercession for the Saints, according to the will of God.

28And wee know that all things worke together for good, to them that loue God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his sonne, that hee might bee the first borne amongst many brethren.

30Moreouer, whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also iustified: and whom he iustified, them he also glorified.

31What shall wee then say to these things? If God be for vs, who can bee against vs?

32He that spared not his owne son, but deliuered him vp for vs all: how shall hee not with him also freely giue vs all things?

33Who shall lay any thing to the charge of Gods elect? It is God that iustifieth:

34Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather that is risen againe, who is euen at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for vs.

35Who shall separate vs from the loue of Christ? shall tribulation, or distresse, or persecution, or famine, or nakednesse, or perill, or sword?

36(As it is written, for thy sake we are killed all the day long, wee are accounted as sheepe for the slaughter.)

37Nay in all these things wee are more then conquerours, through him that loued vs.

38For I am perswaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shalbe able to separate vs from the loue of God, which is in Christ Iesus our Lord

 

1 Hence, now there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. 2 For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has freed you from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law, weakened by the flesh, was powerless to do, this God has done: by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for the sake of sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 so that the righteous decree of the law might be fulfilled in us, who live not according to the flesh but according to the spirit. 5 For those who live according to the flesh are concerned with the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the spirit with the things of the spirit. 6 The concern of the flesh is death, but the concern of the spirit is life and peace. 7 For the concern of the flesh is hostility toward God; it does not submit to the law of God, nor can it; 8 and those who are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But you are not in the flesh; on the contrary, you are in the spirit, if only the Spirit of God dwells in you. Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 10 But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11 If the Spirit of the one who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, the one who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also, through his Spirit that dwells in you. 12 Consequently, brothers, we are not debtors to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, "Abba, Father!"16 The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, 17 and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if only we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him. 18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us. 19 For creation awaits with eager expectation the revelation of the children of God; 20 for creation was made subject to futility, not of its own accord but because of the one who subjected it, in hope 21 that creation itself would be set free from slavery to corruption and share in the glorious freedom of the children of God. 22 We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; 23 and not only that, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies. 24 For in hope we were saved. Now hope that sees for itself is not hope. For who hopes for what one sees? 25 But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance. 26 In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. 27 And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God's will. 28 We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. 29 For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined he also called; and those he called he also justified; and those he justified he also glorified. 31 What then shall we say to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him? 33 Who will bring a charge against God's chosen ones? It is God who acquits us. 34 Who will condemn? It is Christ (Jesus) who died, rather, was raised, who also is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. 35 What will separate us from the love of Christ? Will anguish, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or the sword? 36 As it is written: "For your sake we are being slain all the day; we are looked upon as sheep to be slaughtered."37 No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. 38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

V1.  The last 10 words are not in the best manuscripts and appear properly in v4 only. However they are true, as in v4. This has to do with the power of sin or we would be under constant condemnation for daily sins.
v2-4. The law of gravity causes an object to fall to earth, but we can raise are arm because a stronger law is put into effect. So the law of sin that produces evil in our members is not set aside, but a new law, the power of the Holy Spirit is more powerful and makes holy living possible.
Three laws mentioned are Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus; Law of sin and death; Law (10 commandments and Moses). 
Six titles applied to the Holy Spirit: v2 Spirit of Life, v4 Spirit, v9 Spirit of God, v9   Spirit of Christ, v11 Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead, v11 Spirit that dwells in you, v15 Spirit of adoption.
Nine things the Holy Spirit does for believers: v2 Makes free from the law of sin and death, v9 Dwells in us, v11 Dwells in you, v11 Quickens your mortal bodies, 13-16 Mortifies deeds of the flesh, 13-16 Leads us, 13-16 Bears witness that we are the children of God, v27 Makes intercession for us, v27 & that according to the will of God.
v5-8. A spiritual man refuses the desires and dictates of the flesh nature. The carnal Christian has the resource of the Holy Spirit but is dominated by the mind of the flesh (Prov. 23:7) Unsaved people are living in the flesh and cannot please God.
v9-11. We receive the Spirit when we are saved, so if we don’t we are still lost. This does not mean we must talk in tongues or even at all times act in the Spirit. Even our bodies will receive new life and be resurrected by the Holy Spirit.
v12-13. We owe the flesh nature nothing but the Spirit much. As an athlete trains relentlessly, the more we follow the things of the Spirit we become stronger spiritually.
v14-16. We are born into a family and are children, but as we mature we want to be called adult son or daughters, not a mere child. In Rome a child was under tutors and was not classed as a son until they were of age. The ceremony at this time was called an adoption,”placing one as son”. When we are saved we become children of God, but at the same time we receive the adoption of sons. All the blessings and advantages of son ship is ours if we only take advantage of them. Many people witness of their own spirit that they are good. The Holy Spirit witnesses with our spirit in conformity with the Word of God that we are children of God. We should be as conscious of this as of our own parents. Verse 14 speaks of maturity, 16, salvation.
v17,18.  As sons of God we are joint heirs with Christ, the Son of God. Not all the privileges of this are right now, but we are like the son of a company owner. He may be willing to work for a pittance with other workers because he knows some day the company will all be his. However in many parts of the world there are those suffering great persecution until that day comes. Muslim terrorists look forward to having 72 virgins in heaven after they die. All believers look forward to being joint heirs reigning with Christ.
19-22. In Gen. 1:17 the ground was cursed for man’s sake, resulting in some of the waste land and chaotic upheavals of the earth. It is waiting for the new heaven and the new earth mentioned in Isa. 65 and Rev. 21.
v26,27. Sometimes we don’t know how to pray in a situation  and we are a like a baby in a crib. To make our wishes known all we can do is cry. Here the Holy Spirit, the one called along to help, intercedes for us.
v28. This is a certainty. Sometimes it may seem that things are going drastically haywire, but in God’s plan or permission, eventual good will result. Till that time, we may not see it, just have the confidence to accept it.
v29,30. Five important things in these verses.
1 Foreknow-  He knew beforehand, before the foundation of the earth. 1 Pet. 1-20.
2  Predestinate- God decreed from eternity - believers would become like Christ.
3. Called- Urgently by God to eternal salvation or to discharge a duty  
4. Justified-  Declared or pronounced us righteous (by faith in Christ).
5. Glorified- Held in honor or made glorious.
These were all in the past tense that God has done for a believer, glorified stated as in the past because it is as sure as if it had already happened.
v31,32. Many time we see God’s deliverance from difficult situations and claim that promise. Missionaries murdered or held hostage for years may certainly feel that there are those against them, but ultimately God’s purpose will be fulfilled, victorious. As God delivered Christ, he will do so for us in His time.
v33. Will God accuse us, His elect.? Certainly not because he has justified us.
v34. Will Christ who died for us condemn us? Certainly not, see 8:1. In fact in His present position at the right hand of God, He makes intercession for us. Four things He has done for us: Died; Rose again; Ascended to the right hand of God; Intercedes.
v35-39. A final question is raised. This may be “What” as in some translations which follow with the various things, or “Who” as in the KJV. That is, can Satan, who uses all the trials listed? We can be more than conquerors and turn these things to advantage in serving the Lord. Whether we do or not, we are secure in our eternal salvation with nothing whatsoever being able to separate us from God. See a similar promise in John 10:28,29.
Some doctrines and vital truths in this chapter:
v1. No condemnation for believers
v9. We receive the Holy Spirit at the time we are saved
v11. Trinity.   Christ- Son; his- Father; Spirit- Holy Spirit
v23-25. We have first fruits, or only the beginning part of the blessings of the Spirit now, but we eagerly anticipate the Rapture, the redemption of our bodies. Persecuted  believers and older ones think of this great alternative to suffering or a nursing home.
v15. We are adopted as mature sons of God
v23. The Rapture, when that adoption is complete
v26. Intercession of Holy Spirit
v28. God’s omniscience, He knows what is best for us
v30. Foreknowledge, Predestination, Calling, Justification, Glorification
V34. Christ intercedes for us
v38,39. Eternal Security