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Romans 7:12 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Romans 7:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 7 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.”
Romans 7:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 7:12
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.—Paul emphatically vindicates law's character after showing its inability to sanctify. Hagios (ἅγιος, "holy") means set apart, reflecting God's nature. Dikaios (δίκαιος, "just/righteous") indicates law's equity and conformity to God's righteousness. Agathos (ἀγαθός, "good") describes intrinsic moral excellence and benevolent purpose.The threefold description defends law against implications that it's sinful (v. 7) or evil (v. 13). Law perfectly reflects God's character—the problem isn't law's quality but humanity's corrupt...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 7:12
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“if a man uses it lawfully”
“Yahweh. Your judgments are upright.”
“restoring the soul. Yahweh's testimony is sure”
“but I am fleshly”
“for all your commandments are righteousness.”
“and spoke with them from heaven”
“we establish the law.”
“that has statutes and ordinances so righteous as all this law”
“yes”
“and your servant loves them.”