Romans 7:21

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

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for Romans 7:21

I find then a Law, that when I would do good, euil is present with me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So I see a law that, though I have a mind to do good, evil is present in me.
- Basic English Bible

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

I find then the law upon *me* who will to practise what is right, that with *me* evil is there.
- Darby Bible

I find then a law, that when I have a will to do good, evil is present with me.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.
- English Revised Version

I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.
- World English Bible

Bible Commentary for Romans 7:21

Wesley's Notes for Romans 7:21


7:21 I find then a law - An inward constraining power, flowing from the dictate of corrupt nature.



People's Bible Notes for Romans 7:21


Ro 7:21 I find then a law. It is then the law of our unregenerate state that, even if we would do good, and purpose to be better, evil will be present, and will be practiced.

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