Read Full ChapterDo you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives?
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Or don’t you know, brothers (for I speak to men who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man for as long as he lives?
World English Bible (WEB)
{G2228} Know ye not{G50}{(G5719)}, brethren{G80},(for{G1063} I speak{G2980}{(G5719)} to them that know{G1097}{(G5723)} the law{G3551},) how that{G3754} the law{G3551} hath dominion over{G2961}{(G5719)} a man{G444} as long as{G1909}{G3745}{G5550} he liveth{G2198}{(G5719)}?
Strong's King James
(1) Or don't you know brothers because I'm speaking to those knowing Torah-Law, that the Torah-Law is master upon a man whatever time he lives?
The F.O.G
[1] My dear family in faith—especially those familiar with legal principles—don't you understand that law only has authority over someone while they live? Let me illustrate this truth.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Are ye ignorant, brethren—for to those knowing law I speak—that the law hath lordship over the man as long as he liveth?
Young's Literal Translation
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