Romans 7:15
For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
Context
This verse from Romans Chapter 7 connects to 10 cross-references. The law is not sin but it diagnoses sin and stirs it up. Paul's personal struggle — the wretched man who does what he hates and does not do what he wants — whether describing pre or post-conversion experience has …
Other Translations
For that which I do I know not: for not what I would, that do I practise; but what I hate, that I do.
for that which I work, I do not acknowledge; for not what I will, this I practise, but what I hate, this I do.
And I have no clear knowledge of what I am doing, for that which I have a mind to do, I do not, but what I have hate for, that I do.
Cross References
If they sin against thee, (for there is no man that sinneth not,) and thou be angry with them, and …
For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge them away.
Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the …
I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall …
Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord.
Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.
I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart.