Romans 7:18

Translations

Modern

I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

Traditional

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

Literal

For I know that there does not dwell in me—that is, in my flesh—good. For to want is present with me, but not to carry out the good.

Latin

Scio enim quia non habitat in me, hoc est in carne mea, bonum. Nam velle, adjacet mihi: perficere autem bonum, non invenio.

Original

Greek

English

I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

Notes

Romans 7:18

in my flesh: See study note on 6:19. This phrase may refer to Paul’s former life before God redeemed him. It may also refer to a part of Paul that is still connected to this world and resists God’s will.

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 Paul the Apostle

Topics

Autism Conscience: General Scriptures Concerning Depravity Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Good and Evil: Subjective Conflict Between Humility: Exemplified Justification: 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 Fall of Man: Man in Consequence of Totally Depraved The Nature of Man

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