Translations
Modern
For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.
Traditional
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
Literal
For the good that I want, I do not do; but the evil that I do not want, this I practice.
Latin
Non enim quod volo bonum, hoc facio: sed quod nolo malum, hoc ago.
Original
Greek
English
For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.
Notes
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
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 Good and Evil: Subjective Conflict Between Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Man: Spirit Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Stoicism: Paul Teaches: That the |Law of the Mind| is at War with the |Law of the Members|