Romans 7:14

Translations

Modern

We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

Traditional

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

Literal

For we have known that the law is spiritual; but I am fleshly, having been sold as a slave under sin.

Latin

Scimus enim quia lex spiritualis est: ego autem carnalis sum, venundatus sub peccato.

Original

Greek

English

We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

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) The Law and the Spirit The Limitations of Law The Old Realm and the New

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Glossary

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

Topics

Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Good and Evil: Subjective Conflict Between Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Law: General Scriptures Concerning Man: Spirit Rebellion Against God: Connected With: Man is Prone To Stoicism: Paul Teaches: That the |Law of the Mind| is at War with the |Law of the Members| The Law of God: Spiritual the Ten Commandments: Law of, is Spiritual

Romans 7:14

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