Romans 7:15

For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.

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Other Translations for Romans 7:15

BSB

I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do. But what I hate, I do.

AKJV

For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.

CPDV

For I do things that I do not understand. For I do not do the good that I want to do. But the evil that I hate is what I do.

ERV

For that which I do I know not: for not what I would, that do I practise; but what I hate, that I do.

NHEB

For I do not know what I am doing. For I do not practice what I desire to do; but what I hate, that I do.

SMT

For what I work I know not: for what I would not, this I do; but what I hate, this I do.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 7:15

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Commentary for Romans 7:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Romans 7:15

Summary

Internal contradiction between intention and action occurs.

Event

Describing internal moral contradiction

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD