Romans 7:23 net — But I see a different law in my members waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin t…

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"But I see a different law in my members waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that is in my members."

— Romans 7:23, NET Bible

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Romans 7 — Context

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Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer me doing it but sin that lives in me.

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So, I find the law that when I want to do good, evil is present with me.

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For I delight in the law of God in my inner being.

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But I see a different law in my members waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that is in my members.

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Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?

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Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.

Romans 7:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 7:23 say?
Romans 7:23 in the NET Bible reads: “But I see a different law in my members waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that is in my members.”
Where is Romans 7:23 in the Bible?
Romans 7:23 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 7, verse 23.
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 7:23.
What translation should I read Romans 7:23 in?
Romans 7:23 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 7:23?
Romans 7:23 reads (NET): “But I see a different law in my members waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that is in my members.” 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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