Translations
Modern
And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
Traditional
Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Literal
Now if what I do not want, this I do, no longer do I carry it out, but sin dwelling in me.
Latin
Si autem quod nolo, illud facio: jam non ego operor illud, sed quod habitat in me, peccatum.
Original
Greek
English
And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.
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 Stoicism: Paul Teaches: That the |Law of the Mind| is at War with the |Law of the Members|