Romans 7:21

Translations

Modern

So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

Traditional

I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

Literal

I find, then, the law in my wanting to do good, that evil is present with me.

Latin

Invenio igitur legem, volenti mihi facere bonum, quoniam mihi malum adjacet:

Original

Greek

English

So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

Notes

Romans 7:21

the principle (literally law): Paul is referring to something that happens again and again. The struggle between wanting to do what is right and doing what is wrong shows a repeated pattern in human life.

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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2 Peter 2:19
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Glossary

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

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|

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