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Romans 7:21

Romans 7:21
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For I delight in the law of God,.... This an unregenerate man cannot do; he does not like its commands, they are disagreeable to his corrupt nature; and as it is a threatening, cursing, damning law,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

I find then a law - There is a law whose operation I experience whenever I attempt to do good. There have been various opinions about the meaning of the word “law” in this place. It is evident that it…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

I find then a law - I am in such a condition and state of soul, under the power of such habits and sinful propensities, that when I would do good - when my will and reason are strongly bent on…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 7:14-25

Here is a description of the conflict between grace and corruption in the heart, between the law of God and the law of sin. And it is applicable two ways: - 1. To the struggles that are in a convinced…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

I find then, &c. The Gr. construction of this verse is difficult. But the explanation is helped by remembering that the law, not "alaw," is the right version; and all analogy of passages leads us to…