Romans 7:1

Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 7:1

BSB

Do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives?

AKJV

Know you not, brothers, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives?

CPDV

Or do you not know, brothers, (now I am speaking to those who know the law) that the law has dominion over a man only so long as he lives?

ERV

Or are ye ignorant, brethren (for I speak to men that know the law), how that the law hath dominion over a man for so long time as he liveth?

NHEB

Or do you not know, brothers (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a person for as long as he lives?

SMT

Know ye not brethren, (for I speak to them knowing law,) that law rules over man as much time as he lives?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 7:1

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Commentary for Romans 7:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 7:1

Summary

Legal authority extends during lifetime

Event

Question about law's jurisdiction

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD