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Romans 7:21

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I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition

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Other Translations of Romans 7:21

I find then a Law, that when I would do good, euil is present with me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.
- American Standard Version (1901)

So I see a law that, though I have a mind to do good, evil is present in me.
- Basic English Bible

I find then the law upon *me* who will to practise what is right, that with *me* evil is there.
- Darby Bible

I find then a law, that when I have a will to do good, evil is present with me.
- Douay Rheims Bible

I find then a law, that when I would do good, evil is present with me.
- Webster's Bible

I find therefore the law of my nature to be that when I desire to do what is right, evil is lying in ambush for me.
- Weymouth Bible

I find then the law, that, to me, while I desire to do good, evil is present.
- World English Bible

Therfor Y fynde the lawe to me willynge to do good thing, for yuel thing lieth to me.
- Wycliffe Bible

I find, then, the law, that when I desire to do what is right, with me the evil is present,
- Youngs Literal Bible

View Wesley's Notes for Romans 7:21

7:21 I find then a law - An inward constraining power, flowing from the dictate of corrupt nature.

View People's Bible Notes for Romans 7:21

Ro 7:21 I find then a law. It is then the law of our unregenerate state that, even if we would do good, and purpose to be better, evil will be present, and will be practiced.

Michael's comment on 2012-12-08 16:17:08:

I believe that our flesh is alays trying to pull our spirit to reject the goodness we desire of God. Its origin can be traced to our free will in the Torah.

Sharon's comment on 2012-04-10 14:32:39:

I agree with Paul. The more you try to do good and be obedient to God, evil is always present around you

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