Romans 7:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 7:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 7:13 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 7:13 — KJV
“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.”
— Romans 7:13 (KJV)
Romans 7:13 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 7:13
“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. perfect: or, upright, or, sincere”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:13: god, sin, might
“But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:)”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:13: then, made, god
“But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him: for the LORD thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as appeareth this day.”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:13: made, god, might
“Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way: in: Heb. from”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:13: good, god, forbid
“And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. whoso...: Heb. he that is good before God”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:13: good, death, god
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