Romans 7:19

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 7:19

BSB

For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.

AKJV

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.

CPDV

For I do not do the good that I want to do. But instead, I do the evil that I do not want to do.

ERV

For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise.

NHEB

For the good which I desire, I do not do; but the evil which I do not desire, that I practice.

SMT

For not what good I would, do I; but the evil I would not, this I do.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 7:19

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Commentary for Romans 7:19

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

Overview of Romans 7:19

Summary

Desired righteousness remains unrealized, undesired wrong occurs.

Event

Describing repeated moral failure pattern

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD