Romans 7:11

For sin taking occasion by the commandment,.... As in Rom 7:8,

deceived me; either by promising pleasure or impunity: the same effect is ascribed by the Jews to the evil imagination or corruption of…

For sin - This verse is a repetition, with a little variation of the sentiment in Rom 7:8. Deceived me - The word used here properly means to lead or seduce from the right way; and then to deceive,…

Sin, taking occasion - Sin, deriving strength from the law, threatening death to the transgressor, (see Clarke's note on Rom 7:8), deceived me, drew me aside to disobedience, promising me…

To what he had said in the former paragraph, the apostle here raises an objection, which he answers very fully: What shall we say then? Is the law sin? When he had been speaking of the dominion of…

For sin, &c. A reiteration of Rom 7:8, with more detail. The "deception" here is fully illustrated by the history of the Fall. (Cp. carefully Gen 3:4-5.) The Tempter "took occasion by" the prohibition…