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Romans 7:16 Cross-References
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“If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.”
Romans 7:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 7:16
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.—Symphēmi (σύμφημι, "agree with/consent to") means to acknowledge jointly. The very fact that Paul does what he hates proves he agrees with law's goodness—his will aligns with law even when his performance falls short. This is crucial evidence for the regenerate interpretation: the unregenerate don't consent that law is good; they're hostile to God's law (Romans 8:7).This verse demonstrates the regenerate heart's fundamental orientation toward God's standard despite failure to achieve it consistently. The problem isn't...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 7:16
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“and the commandment holy”
“but I am fleshly”
“if a man uses it lawfully”
“yes”