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Original corruption is a body of sin.

1. In that a body though it seems never so beautiful and fair, yet it is in itself but made of base matter, so sin, though it may seem specious and alluring, yet it is but an abomination.

2. As a body, being material, is visible; so original sin discovers itself to everyone that without prejudice will look to find it. It is discernible in its effects daily.

3. As the body hath divers members, so sin.

4. As a body is beloved and provided for, so is sin (Romans 13:12). Who would willingly part with the least member of his body? But if something of this body must be parted with, it is but hair and nails. And thus, till that day in which God puts forth His almighty power to make us willing, we are loath to leave any sin.

5. Sin, as a body, hath strength in it, and tyranny is exercised by it.

6. It is called here especially "a body" by the apostle, to answer to the metaphor of "crucifying." Only bodies can be crucified, and this sin is "crucified with Christ."

(P. Vinke, B. D.)

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KJV: For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:

WEB: For if we have become united with him in the likeness of his death, we will also be part of his resurrection;