Romans 7:15

Translations

Modern

I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.

Traditional

For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.

Literal

For what I carry out, I do not understand. For what I want, this I do not practice; but what I hate, this I do.

Latin

Quod enim operor, non intelligo: non enim quod volo bonum, hoc ago: sed quod odi malum, illud facio.

Original

Greek

English

I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.

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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Galatians 5:17
For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.
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Ecclesiastes 7:20
Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
Nahum 1:7
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Philippians 3:12–14
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
Romans 12:9
Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
1 John 1:7–8
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Psalm 19:12
Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults.
Romans 14:22
Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.
Jude 1:23
…save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
2 Timothy 2:19
Nevertheless, God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: “The Lord knows those who are His,” and, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord must turn away from iniquity.”

Glossary

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

Topics

Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Doing the Right Thing Evil Women Good and Evil: Subjective Conflict Between Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Man: Spirit Personality Rebellion Against God: Connected With: Man is Prone To Repeating Sin Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Stoicism: Paul Teaches: That the |Law of the Mind| is at War with the |Law of the Members|

Romans 7:15

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