Romans 7:14-20
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The Inner Conflict
14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am of the flesh, sold into slavery under sin.[a] 15 I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.(A) 16 Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. 17 But in fact it is no longer I who do it but sin that dwells within me. 18 For I know that the good does not dwell within me, that is, in my flesh. For the desire to do the good lies close at hand, but not the ability.(B) 19 For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. 20 Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I who do it but sin that dwells within me.
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- 7.14 Gk sold under sin
1 Timothy 4:7-10
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7 Have nothing to do with profane and foolish tales. Train yourself in godliness,(A) 8 for, while physical training is of some value, godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.(B) 9 The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance. 10 For to this end we toil and suffer reproach,[a] because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.(C)
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- 4.10 Other ancient authorities read struggle
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