But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
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4 additional translationsbut sin, finding occasion, wrought in me through the commandment all manner of coveting: for apart from the law sin is dead.
But sin, seizing its opportunity through the commandment, produced in me every kind of covetous desire. For apart from the law, sin is dead.
`Thou shalt not covet;' and the sin having received an opportunity, through the command, did work in me all covetousness--for apart from law sin is dead.
but sin, getting a point of attack by the commandment, wrought in me every lust; for without law sin [was] dead.
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentRomans — Paul's gospel set out in order. Four great movements: sin, salvation, sanctification, sovereignty — closing with sustained calls to service and unity.
- Author
- Paul the apostle, dictated to Tertius (Rom 16:22)
- Date
- c. AD 57, from Corinth before the Jerusalem offering