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Romans 7:8 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Romans 7:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 7 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.”
Romans 7:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 7:8
But sin, taking occasion by the commandment—Aphormē (ἀφορμή, "occasion/opportunity") is a military term for a base of operations. Sin used the commandment as a launching point for assault. Wrought in me all manner of concupiscence—Kateirgasato (κατειργάσατο, "produced/accomplished") shows sin's active work. Pasan epithymian (πᾶσαν ἐπιθυμίαν, "every/all desire") describes the multiplication of sinful cravings provoked by prohibition.For without the law sin was dead.—Nekra (νεκρά, "dead") means dormant or inactive, not non-existent. Sin existed before Sinai (Romans 5:13) but lacked the conscious...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 7:8
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“finding occasion through the commandment”
“and the power of sin is the law.”
“for where there is no law”
“when he is drawn away by his own lust”
“that it might be shown to be sin”
“they would not have had sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.”
“that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded”
“but sin which dwells in me.”
“they wouldn't have had sin. But now have they seen and also hated both me and my Father.”