Romans 7:18
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For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Romans 7:18
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good {is} not.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good `is' not.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For I am conscious that in me, that is, in my flesh, there is nothing good: I have the mind but not the power to do what is right.
- Basic English Bible
For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, good does not dwell: for to will is there with me, but to do right [I find] not.
- Darby Bible
For I know that there dwelleth not in me, that is to say, in my flesh, that which is good. For to will, is present with me; but to accomplish that which is good, I find not.
- Douay Rheims Bible
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good, I find not.
- Webster's Bible
For I know that in me, that is, in my lower self, nothing good has its home; for while the will to do right is present with me, the power to carry it out is not.
- Weymouth Bible
For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwells no good thing. For desire is present with me, but I don't find it doing that which is good.
- World English Bible
But and Y woot, that in me, that is, in my fleisch, dwellith no good; for wille lieth to me, but Y fynde not to performe good thing.
- Wycliffe Bible
for I have known that there doth not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh, good: for to will is present with me, and to work that which is right I do not find,
- Youngs Literal Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Romans 7:18
7:18 In my flesh - The flesh here signifies the whole man as he is by nature.
View People's Bible Notes for Romans 7:18
Ro 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh). In his unregenerated human nature. In this dwelleth no good thing. The tendency of the carnal nature of man is evil. Its conflict with the will and conscience is now described. To will is present with me. Who has not had the same experience? How often we resolve to do better, and break out resolves as soon as temptation comes!
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