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Romans 7:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 7:16

Verse 16 of 25

Scripture focus

If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that [it is] good.

Romans 7:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Romans 7:16

Theological / Devotional

Consent. Gr. sumphemi, literally, “to speak together with”; hence, “to concur,” “to agree.” This is the only occurrence of this word in the NT. The fact that Paul disapproves of his sinful acts is in itself evidence that he regards God’s law as good.

Good. Gr. kalos, “beautiful,” “excellent,” here probably implying the moral beauty and excellence of the law, which qualities Paul is here admitting. In v. 12 the word translated “good” is agathos, meaning good in a moral sense. Kalos is related to agathos, as the appearance is to the essence.

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