Romans 7:5 asv — For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth f…

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"For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. "

— Romans 7:5, American Standard Version

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Romans 7 — Context

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For the woman that hath a husband is bound by law to the husband while he liveth; but if the husband die, she is discharged from the law of the husband.

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So then if, while the husband liveth, she be joined to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if the husband die, she is free from the law, so that she is no adulteress, though she be joined to another man.

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Wherefore, my brethren, ye also were made dead to the law through the body of Christ; that ye should be joined to another, even to him who was raised from the dead, that we might bring forth fruit unto God.

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For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.

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But now we have been discharged from the law, having died to that wherein we were held; so that we serve in newness of the spirit, and not in oldness of the letter.

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What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Howbeit, I had not known sin, except through the law: for I had not known coveting, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet:

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but sin, finding occasion, wrought in me through the commandment all manner of coveting: for apart from the law sin is dead.

Romans 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 7:5 say?
Romans 7:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. ”
Where is Romans 7:5 in the Bible?
Romans 7:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read Romans 7:5 in?
Romans 7:5 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 7:5?
Romans 7:5 reads (ASV): “For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions, which were through the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. ” 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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