Bible Commentary

I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 21. I find then, &c.] The Gr. construction of this verse is difficult. But the explanation is helped by remembering that the law, not “ a law,” is the right version; and all analogy of passages leads us to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:21”

Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. Now if I do … – This verse is also a repetition of what was said in Rom 7:16-17. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Verse 20. It is no more I] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:20”

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 19, 20. ] These verses almost repeat Rom 7:15; Rom 7:17; not however as a tautology, but as emphasizing by repetition the two main facts in view, the reality of the renewal of the will, and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:19”

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. 18. For I know, &c.] This verse intensifies the statement just made. “Sin dwells in him” to such a degree that “no … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:18”

Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 17. Now ] i.e. in this state of the case. it is no more I ] The Gr. is lit. but now no longer I do it, &c. The “ no longer ” is noteworthy, as implying (in the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:17”

If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that [it is] good. 16. If then, &c.] The emphasis is obviously on “that which I would not:” q. d., “If my faulty course of action is contradicted by my will, I thereby consent to the goodness of the Law, which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:16”

For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 15. I do ] The Gr. word is strong; carry out; perhaps with allusion to servile task-work. allow ] In the old English sense of the word; “to allaud,” “to praise, or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:15”

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 14. For we know ] The “ for ” points to the fact just cleared up that sin, not the law, is the true cause of the soul’s misery; which results from the collision of sin with the law. “ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:14”

Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. 13. that which is good ] These words are emphatic in the Gr. He has said (Rom 7:10) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:13”

Wherefore the law [is] holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 12. Wherefore, &c.] This is not a direct inference from the preceding passage. The holiness of the Law is rather assumed as an axiom than proved. But the fault of Sin has been so brought out as to leave the faultlessness of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Romans 7:12”