Romans 7:9 net — And I was once alive apart from the law, but with the coming of the commandment sin became alive

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"And I was once alive apart from the law, but with the coming of the commandment sin became alive"

— Romans 7:9, NET Bible

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Romans 7 — Context

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But now we have been released from the law, because we have died to what controlled us, so that we may serve in the new life of the Spirit and not under the old written code.

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What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Absolutely not! Certainly, I would not have known sin except through the law. For indeed I would not have known what it means to desire something belonging to someone else if the law had not said,“Do not covet.”

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But sin, seizing the opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of wrong desires. For apart from the law, sin is dead.

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And I was once alive apart from the law, but with the coming of the commandment sin became alive

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and I died. So I found that the very commandment that was intended to bring life brought death!

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For sin, seizing the opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it I died.

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So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Romans 7:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 7:9 say?
Romans 7:9 in the NET Bible reads: “And I was once alive apart from the law, but with the coming of the commandment sin became alive”
Where is Romans 7:9 in the Bible?
Romans 7:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 7, verse 9.
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 7:9.
What translation should I read Romans 7:9 in?
Romans 7:9 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 7:9?
Romans 7:9 reads (NET): “And I was once alive apart from the law, but with the coming of the commandment sin became alive” 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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