Romans 7:18

No good thing. It is impossible for man of himself to resist the power of evil. A higher power must take possession of the soul before the evil passions can be subdued. Paul experienced the painful frustration that comes to all who seek to attain to righteousness in their own strength.

Present with me. Literally, “lies beside me,” that is, is at hand.

I find not. Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 10) for the omission of the phrase, “I find.” The passage would then read, “but to perform the good, not.” Paul’s spirit was willing, but his flesh was weak.