Romans 7:21

In 9 translations

BSB

So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

KJV

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

WEB

I find then the law that, while I desire to do good, evil is present.

ASV

I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

I finde then that when I would doe good, I am thus yoked, that euill is present with me.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Εὑρίσκω ἄρα τὸν νόμον τῷ θέλοντι ἐμοὶ ποιεῖν τὸ καλὸν ὅτι ἐμοὶ τὸ κακὸν παράκειται·

RP2018

Εὑρίσκω ἄρα τὸν νόμον τῷ θέλοντι ἐμοὶ ποιεῖν τὸ καλόν, ὅτι ἐμοὶ τὸ κακὸν παράκειται.

TR-Boyd

Εὑρίσκω ἄρα τὸν νόμον τῷ θέλοντι ἐμοὶ ποιεῖν τὸ καλόν, ὅτι ἐμοὶ τὸ κακὸν παράκειται.

SCR1894

ευρισκω αρα τον νομον τω θελοντι εμοι ποιειν το καλον οτι εμοι το κακον παρακειται

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Romans 8:2For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death.
• Romans 7:23But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.
• Romans 6:14For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.
• Ephesians 6:11–13Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this…
• Hebrews 2:17For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
• Romans 6:12Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its desires.
• Psalms 119:133Order my steps in Your word; let no sin rule over me.
• Psalms 119:37Turn my eyes away from worthless things; revive me with Your word.
• Zechariah 3:1–4Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD,…
• John 8:34Jesus replied, “Truly, truly, I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.
• 2 Peter 2:19They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.
• Hebrews 4:15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who was tempted in every way that we are, yet was without sin.
• Psalms 19:12–13Who can discern his own errors? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. Keep Your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me. Then I will be blameless and cleansed of great transgression.
• Luke 4:1Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
• Psalms 65:3When iniquities prevail against me, You atone for our transgressions.
• Psalms 40:12For evils without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, so that I cannot see. They are more than the hairs of my head, and my heart has failed within me.

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