Romans 7:19

American Standard Version

For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise.

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Romans 7:19 in other translations

For the good which I desire, I don’t do; but the evil which I don’t desire, that I practice.

Romans 7:19 · World English Bible

Romans 7:19 in context

  1. 17So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.
  2. 18For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not.
  3. 19For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise.
  4. 20But if what I would not, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.
  5. 21I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.