Romans 7:20

Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 7:20

BSB

And if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.

AKJV

Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwells in me.

CPDV

Now if I do what I am not willing to do, it is no longer I who am doing it, but the sin which lives within me.

ERV

But if what I would not, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.

NHEB

But if what I do not desire, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwells in me.

SMT

And if what I would not, this I do, I no more work it, but sin dwelling in me.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 7:20

NowG1161Conjunction ifG3739 IG1487Conjunction doG4160Verb thatG5124 IG1473 wouldG2309Verb notG3756itisnomoreG3765Adverb IG1473thatdoG2716Verb itG846 butG235Conjunction sinG266Noun FemininethatdwellethG3611Verb inG1722Preposition meG1698

Commentary for Romans 7:20

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 7:20

Summary

Indwelling transgression, not selfhood, explains unwilling actions.

Event

Restating indwelling transgression's control

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD