Romans 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 7:16 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 7:16 — KJV
“If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.”
— Romans 7:16 (KJV)
Romans 7:16 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 7:16
“I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:16: then, would, law
“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have...: or, do wisely”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:16: then, law, good
“Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken thereto. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not consent: and Israel abode in Kadesh.”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:16: then, would, consent
“If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:16: then, would, good
“Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:16: then, law, good
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