Romans Chapter 7 verse 19 Holy Bible

ASV Romans 7:19

For the good which I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I practise.
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BBE Romans 7:19

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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DARBY Romans 7:19

For I do not practise the good that I will; but the evil I do not will, that I do.
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KJV Romans 7:19

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
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WBT Romans 7:19


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WEB Romans 7:19

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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YLT Romans 7:19

for the good that I will, I do not; but the evil that I do not will, this I practise.
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Romans 7 : 19 Bible Verse Songs

Ellicott's Commentary

Parallel Commentaries ...GreekForγὰρ (gar)ConjunctionStrong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.I do not doποιῶ (poiō)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person SingularStrong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.[the] goodἀγαθόν (agathon)Adjective - Accusative Neuter SingularStrong's 18: A primary word; 'good'.I want [to do].θέλω (thelō)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person SingularStrong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. Instead,ἀλλὰ (alla)ConjunctionStrong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.I keep on doingπράσσω (prassō)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person SingularStrong's 4238: To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. [the] evilκακὸν (kakon)Adjective - Accusative Neuter SingularStrong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious.I do not want [to do].θέλω (thelō)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person SingularStrong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. Jump to PreviousConstantly Desire Evil Good Mind Practice Practise Want