Devine Scripture

Romans 7:18

Romans chapter 7 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

For 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

For 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.

Context

v.17So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.

v.18This passage

v.19For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Peter 4:2

    that ye no longer should live the rest of your time in the flesh to the lusts of men, but to the will of God.

  • Genesis 8:21

    And Jehovah smelled the sweet savor; and Jehovah said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake, for that the imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more everything living, as I have done.

  • Psalms 119:32

    I will run the way of thy commandments, When thou shalt enlarge my heart. ה HE.

  • Psalms 119:176

    I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; For I do not forget thy commandments.

  • Romans 13:14

    But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

  • Luke 11:13

    If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?