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Romans 7:14-24

14 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin.

15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do.

16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.

17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me.

18 I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

19 For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.

20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.

21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.

22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law;

23 but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members.

24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

Cross References for Romans 7:14-24

Matthew 5:28 - But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with h... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:28 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:28

Leviticus 19:18 - “‘Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yo... Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18 Click to read the verse Leviticus 19:18

John 8:34 - Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Click to read the verse John 8:34 Click to read the verse John 8:34

Genesis 40:15 - For I was forcibly carried off from the land of the Hebrews, and even here I have done nothing ... Click to read the verse Genesis 40:15 Click to read the verse Genesis 40:15

Proverbs 30:5 - “Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:5 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:5

Genesis 37:27 - Come, let’s sell him to the Ishmaelites and not lay our hands on him; after all, he is our brot... Click to read the verse Genesis 37:27 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:27

Matthew 18:25 - Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all ... Click to read the verse Matthew 18:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 18:25

Genesis 37:36 - Meanwhile, the Midianites sold Joseph in Egypt to Potiphar, one of Pharaoh’s officials, the cap... Click to read the verse Genesis 37:36 Click to read the verse Genesis 37:36

Isaiah 6:5 - “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people o... Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:5 Click to read the verse Isaiah 6:5

Luke 5:8 - When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sin... Click to read the verse Luke 5:8 Click to read the verse Luke 5:8

1 Corinthians 6:12 - Sexual Immorality “Everything is permissible for me”—but not everything is beneficial. “Everyth... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:12 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 6:12

Matthew 5:22 - But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, an... Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22 Click to read the verse Matthew 5:22

Exodus 22:3 - but if it happens after sunrise, he is guilty of bloodshed. “A thief must certainly make restit... Click to read the verse Exodus 22:3 Click to read the verse Exodus 22:3

1 Kings 21:20 - Ahab said to Elijah, “So you have found me, my enemy!” “I have found you,” he answered, “becaus... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:20

Job 42:6 - Therefore I despise myself and repent in dust and ashes.” Click to read the verse Job 42:6 Click to read the verse Job 42:6

Deuteronomy 6:5 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:5 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 6:5

Isaiah 50:1 - Israel’s Sin and the Servant’s Obedience This is what the Lord says: “Where is your mother’s ce... Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 50:1

Ephesians 3:8 - Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to th... Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 3:8

Psalms 51:6 - Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6

Leviticus 13:12 - “If the disease breaks out all over his skin and, so far as the priest can see, it covers all t... Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:12 Click to read the verse Leviticus 13:12

Romans 12:2 - Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of y... Click to read the verse Romans 12:2 Click to read the verse Romans 12:2

2 Kings 17:17 - They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire. They practiced divination and sorcery and... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:17 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:17

Isaiah 52:3 - For this is what the Lord says: “You were sold for nothing, and without money you will be redee... Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:3 Click to read the verse Isaiah 52:3

Psalms 119:96 - To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:96 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:96

Exodus 21:2-6 - Hebrew Servants “If you buy a Hebrew servant, he is to serve you for six years. But in the seve... Click to read the verse Exodus 21:2-6 Click to read the verse Exodus 21:2-6

Psalms 119:128 - and because I consider all your precepts right, I hate every wrong path. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:128 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:128

Galatians 2:19 - For through the law I died to the law so that I might live for God. Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:19

Judges 3:8 - The anger of the Lord burned against Israel so that he sold them into the hands of Cushan-Risha... Click to read the verse Judges 3:8 Click to read the verse Judges 3:8

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates ev... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12

Matthew 16:23 - Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do ... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:23 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:23

1 Kings 21:25 - (There was never a man like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the eyes of the Lord, urged on... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:25 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:25

Romans 7:12 - So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good. Click to read the verse Romans 7:12 Click to read the verse Romans 7:12

Romans 7:18 - I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do... Click to read the verse Romans 7:18 Click to read the verse Romans 7:18

Romans 7:16 - And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. Click to read the verse Romans 7:16 Click to read the verse Romans 7:16

Amos 2:6 - Judgment on Israel This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Israel, even for four, I will... Click to read the verse Amos 2:6 Click to read the verse Amos 2:6

Isaiah 64:5-6 - You come to the help of those who gladly do right, who remember your ways. But when we continue... Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:5-6 Click to read the verse Isaiah 64:5-6

Psalms 119:25 - ד Daleth I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:25 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:25

Proverbs 30:2 - “I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have a man’s understanding. Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:2 Click to read the verse Proverbs 30:2

Luke 18:11-14 - The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other men—... Click to read the verse Luke 18:11-14 Click to read the verse Luke 18:11-14

Romans 7:22-24 - For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; Click to read the verse Romans 7:22-24 Click to read the verse Romans 7:22-24

Psalms 119:172 - May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:172 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:172

Matthew 22:37-40 - Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all... Click to read the verse Matthew 22:37-40 Click to read the verse Matthew 22:37-40

Romans 7:23 - but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind ... Click to read the verse Romans 7:23 Click to read the verse Romans 7:23

Luke 7:6 - So Jesus went with them. He was not far from the house when the centurion sent friends to say t... Click to read the verse Luke 7:6 Click to read the verse Luke 7:6

1 Corinthians 3:1-3 - On Divisions in the Church Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

1 Corinthians 3:1 - On Divisions in the Church Brothers, I could not address you as spiritual but as worldly—mere i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:1