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Romans 7:19 Cross-References
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“For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.”
Romans 7:19 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 7:19
For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.—This verse reinforces v. 15's chiastic structure, emphasizing the painful contradiction between regenerate desire and imperfect performance. Agathon (ἀγαθόν, "good") contrasts with kakon (κακόν, "evil")—moral opposites that mark the battlefield of Christian experience.The repetition isn't redundant but emphatic: this conflict is real, ongoing, and characteristic of authentic Christian life. Paul doesn't minimize sin's remaining power or pretend sanctification means instant victory. Instead, he honestly portrays the ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
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