Romans 7:12

Translations

Modern

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Traditional

Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

Literal

So indeed, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.

Latin

Itaque lex quidem sancta, et mandatum sanctum, et justum, et bonum.

Original

Greek

English

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Notes

Romans 7:7–25

What then (see study note on 6:1): Paul has just spoken in strong terms about the law. Now he explains that God’s law is good. He does this to prevent people from thinking that the law itself is evil.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Biblical Law The Law and the Spirit The Limitations of Law The Old Realm and the New The Purpose of the Sinai Covenant

Related verses

1 Timothy 1:8
Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
Psalm 119:137
Righteous are You, O LORD, and upright are Your judgments.
Psalm 19:7–12
The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
Romans 7:14
We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.
Psalm 119:172
My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.
Romans 3:31
Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Certainly not! Instead, we uphold the law.
Nehemiah 9:13
You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.
Deuteronomy 4:8
And what nation is great enough to have righteous statutes and ordinances like this entire law I set before you today?
Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
Psalm 119:140
Your promise is completely pure; therefore Your servant loves it.
Romans 7:16
And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.
Psalm 119:86
All Your commandments are faithful; I am persecuted without cause—help me!

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Elemental Spirits, Elements Flesh Letter to the Romans Paul the Apostle

Topics

10 Commandments Good and Evil: Subjective Conflict Between Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Law: General Scriptures Concerning The Law The Law of God: Holy, Just, and Good

Romans 7:12

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