For (A)what the Law could not do, [a](B)weak as it was through the flesh, God did: sending His own Son in (C)the likeness of [b]sinful flesh and as an offering for sin, He condemned sin in the flesh, so that the (D)requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us who (E)do not walk [c]according to the flesh but [d]according to the Spirit.

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  1. Romans 8:3 Lit in which it was weak
  2. Romans 8:3 Lit flesh of sin
  3. Romans 8:4 Or in accordance with
  4. Romans 8:4 Or in accordance with

12 (A)So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.

13 Therefore did that which is good become a cause of death for me? [a](B)Far from it! Rather it was sin, in order that it might be shown to be sin by bringing about my death through that which is good, so that through the commandment sin would become utterly sinful.

The Conflict of Serving Two Masters

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

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  1. Romans 7:13 Lit May it never happen!
  2. Romans 7:14 Lit under sin

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