Romans 7:9

For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

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Other Translations for Romans 7:9

BSB

Once I was alive apart from the law; but when the commandment came, sin sprang to life and I died.

AKJV

For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.

CPDV

Now I lived for some time apart from the law. But when the commandment had arrived, sin was revived,

ERV

And I was alive apart from the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died;

NHEB

I was alive apart from the law once, but when the commandment came, sin became alive, and I died.

SMT

And I was living without law once: and the command having come, sin came back to life, and I died.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 7:9

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Commentary for Romans 7:9

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

Overview of Romans 7:9

Summary

Prohibition revives transgression and brings spiritual death.

Event

Explaining spiritual death through law

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD