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The Conflict of Two Natures

13 Therefore did that which is good become a cause of death for me? (A)May it never be! Rather it was sin, in order that it might be shown to be sin by working out my death through that which is good, so that through the commandment sin would [a]become utterly sinful.

14 For we know that the Law is (B)spiritual, but I am (C)fleshly, (D)having been sold [b](E)into bondage under sin.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 7:13 Or prove to be
  2. Romans 7:14 Lit under sin

The Problem of Sin in Us

13 Therefore, did what is good cause my death?[a] Absolutely not!(A) On the contrary, sin, in order to be recognized as sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that through the commandment, sin might become sinful beyond measure. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual,(B) but I am made out of flesh,[b] sold(C) into sin’s power.(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 7:13 Lit good become death to me?
  2. Romans 7:14 Other mss read I am carnal