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 t…

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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Romans 7:13 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “Did then that which is good become death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, by working death to me through that which is good;—that through the commandment sin might become exceeding sinful. ”

  • WEB

    “Did then that which is good become death to me? May it never be! But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, by working death to me through that which is good; that through the commandment sin might become exceeding sinful.”

  • NET

    “Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Absolutely not! But sin, so that it would be shown to be sin, produced death in me through what is good, so that through the commandment sin would become utterly sinful.”

  • DRB

    “Was that then which is good made death unto me? God forbid! But sin, that it may appear sin, by that which is good, wrought death in me: that sin, by the commandment, might become sinful above measure.”

  • BBE

    “Was then that which is good, death to me? In no way. But the purpose was that sin might be seen to be sin by working death to me through that which is good; so that through the orders of the law sin might seem much more evil.”

  • KJVA

    “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 — Context

10

And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death.

11

For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.

12

Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

13

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.

14

For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.

15

For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.

16

If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.

Romans 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 7:13 say?
Romans 7:13 in the King James Version 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 that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.”
Where is Romans 7:13 in the Bible?
Romans 7:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 7, verse 13.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 7:13.
What translation should I read Romans 7:13 in?
Romans 7:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 7:13?
Romans 7:13 reads (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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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