Romans 7:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 7:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 7:19 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 7:19 — KJV
“For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.”
— Romans 7:19 (KJV)
Romans 7:19 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 7:19
“And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would prophesy no good concerning me, but evil?”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:19: good, would, evil
“And the king of Israel said to Jehoshaphat, Did I not tell thee that he would not prophesy good unto me, but evil? but evil: or, but for evil”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:19: good, would, evil
“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 7:19: good, would, evil
“I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:19: good, would, evil
“For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. simple: or, harmless”
Shares key themes with Romans 7:19: good, would, evil
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