Romans 7:19 nasb — For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.

NASB

"For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want."

— Romans 7:19, NASB

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KJV
“For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.”
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ASV
“For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise. ”
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WEB
“For the good which I desire, I don't do; but the evil which I don't desire, that I practice.”
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NET
“For I do not do the good I want, but I do the very evil I do not want!”
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DRB
“For the good which I will, I do not: but the evil which I will not, that I do.”
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BBE
“For the good which I have a mind to do, I do not: but the evil which I have no mind to do, that I do.”
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KJVA
“For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.”
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Romans 7 — Context

But if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree with the Law, confessing that the Law is good.

So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me.

For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the willing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not.

For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.

But if I am doing the very thing I do not want, I am no longer the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me.

I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good.

For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man,

Romans 7:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 7:19 say?

Romans 7:19 in the NASB reads: “For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.”

Where is Romans 7:19 in the Bible?

Romans 7:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 7, verse 19.

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 7:19.

What translation should I read Romans 7:19 in?

Romans 7:19 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 7:19?

Romans 7:19 reads (NASB): “For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.” 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.

Romans 7:19 nasb — For the good that I want, I do not do, but I practice the very evil that I do not want.

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