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Epistula ad Romanos, 7

1. an ignoratis fratres scientibus enim legem loquor quia lex in homine dominatur quanto tempore vivit

1. An ignoratis, fratres — scienti bus enim legem loquor — quia lex in homine dominatur, quanto tempore vivit?

2. nam quæ sub viro est mulier vivente viro alligata est legi si autem mortuus fuerit vir soluta est a lege viri

2. Nam quae sub viro est mulier, viventi viro alligata est lege; si autem mortuus fuerit vir, soluta est a lege viri.

3. igitur vivente viro vocabitur adultera si fuerit cum alio viro si autem mortuus fuerit vir ejus liberata est a lege ut non sit adultera si fuerit cum alio viro

3. Igitur, vivente viro, vocabitur adultera, si fuerit alterius viri; si autem mortuus fuerit vir, libera est a lege, ut non sit adultera, si fuerit alterius viri.

4. itaque fratres mei et vos mortificati estis legi per corpus Christi ut sitis alterius qui ex mortuis resurrexit ut fructificaremus Deo

4. Itaque, fratres mei, et vos mortificati estis legi per corpus Christi, ut sitis alterius, eius qui ex mortuis suscitatus est, ut fructificaremus Deo.

5. cum enim essemus in carne passiones peccatorum quæ per legem erant operabantur in membris nostris ut fructificarent morti

5. Cum enim essemus in carne, passiones peccatorum, quae per legem sunt, operabantur in membris nostris, ut fructificarent morti;

6. nunc autem soluti sumus a lege morientes in quo detinebamur ita ut serviamus in novitate spiritus et non in vetustate litteræ

6. nunc autem soluti sumus a lege, mortui ei, in qua detinebamur, ita ut serviamus in novitate Spiritus et non in vetustate litterae.

7. quid ergo dicemus lex peccatum est absit sed peccatum non cognovi nisi per legem nam concupiscentiam nesciebam nisi lex diceret non concupisces

7. Quid ergo dicemus? Lex peccatum est? Absit! Sed peccatum non cognovi, nisi per legem; nam concupiscentiam nescirem, nisi lex diceret: “Non concupisces”.

8. occasione autem accepta peccatum per mandatum operatum est in me omnem concupiscentiam sine lege enim peccatum mortuum erat

8. Occasione autem accepta, peccatum per mandatum operatum est in me omnem concupiscentiam; sine lege enim peccatum mortuum erat.

9. ego autem vivebam sine lege aliquando sed cum venisset mandatum peccatum revixit

9. Ego autem vivebam sine lege aliquando; sed, cum venisset mandatum, peccatum revixit,

10. ego autem mortuus sum et inventum est mihi mandatum quod erat ad vitam hoc esse ad mortem

10. ego autem mortuus sum; et inventum est mihi mandatum, quod erat ad vitam, hoc esse ad mortem;

11. nam peccatum occasione accepta per mandatum seduxit me et per illud occidit

11. nam peccatum, occasione accepta, per mandatum seduxit me et per illud occidit.

12. itaque lex quidem sancta et mandatum sanctum et justum et bonum

12. Itaque lex quidem sancta, et mandatum sanctum et iustum et bonum.

13. quod ergo bonum est mihi factum est mors absit sed peccatum ut appareat peccatum per bonum mihi operatum est mortem ut fiat supra modum peccans peccatum per mandatum

13. Quod ergo bonum est, mihi factum est mors? Absit! Sed peccatum, ut appareat peccatum, per bonum mihi operatum est mortem; ut fiat supra modum peccans peccatum per mandatum.

14. scimus enim quod lex spiritalis est ego autem carnalis sum venundatus sub peccato

14. Scimus enim quod lex spiritalis est; ego autem carnalis sum, venumdatus sub peccato.

15. quod enim operor non intellego non enim quod volo hoc ago sed quod odi illud facio

15. Quod enim operor, non intellego; non enim, quod volo, hoc ago, sed quod odi, illud facio.

16. si autem quod nolo illud facio consentio legi quoniam bona

16. Si autem, quod nolo, illud facio, consentio legi quoniam bona.

17. nunc autem jam non ego operor illud sed quod habitat in me peccatum

17. Nunc autem iam non ego operor illud, sed, quod habitat in me, peccatum.

18. scio enim quia non habitat in me hoc est in carne mea bonum nam velle adiacet mihi perficere autem bonum non invenio

18. Scio enim quia non habitat in me, hoc est in carne mea, bonum; nam velle adiacet mihi, operari autem bonum, non!

19. non enim quod volo bonum hoc facio sed quod nolo malum hoc ago

19. Non enim, quod volo bonum, facio, sed, quod nolo malum, hoc ago.

20. si autem quod nolo illud facio non ego operor illud sed quod habitat in me peccatum

20. Si autem, quod nolo, illud facio, iam non ego operor illud, sed, quod habitat in me, peccatum.

21. invenio igitur legem volenti mihi facere bonum quoniam mihi malum adiacet

21. Invenio igitur hanc legem volenti mihi facere bonum, quoniam mihi malum adiacet.

22. condelector enim legi Dei secundum interiorem hominem

22. Condelector enim legi Dei secundum interiorem hominem;

23. video autem aliam legem in membris meis repugnantem legi mentis meæ et captivantem me in lege peccati quæ est in membris meis

23. video autem aliam legem in membris meis repugnantem legi mentis meae et captivantem me in lege peccati, quae est in membris meis.

24. infelix ego homo quis me liberabit de corpore mortis hujus

24. Infelix ego homo! Quis me liberabit de corpore mortis huius?

25. gratia Dei per Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum igitur ego ipse mente servio legi Dei carne autem legi peccati

25. Gratias autem Deo per Iesum Christum Dominum nostrum! Igitur ego ipse mente servio legi Dei, carne autem legi peccati.



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Footnotes:

7:4-6 - As Christians, we have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that we may live according to the Spirit. Our relationship to the law is transformed by the new covenant in Christ (see also Galatians 2:19-20 and 2 Corinthians 3:6).

7:7-12 - The law reveals sin, but it is not sin in itself. God's law is good because it helps us recognize our failure and our need for Christ's grace (see also 1 Timothy 1:8-10 and James 1:22-25).

7:14-17 - The apostle Paul describes the internal struggle between the desire to obey the law and the presence of sin in the flesh. This illustrates the spiritual battle faced by Christians (see also Galatians 5:17 and Ephesians 6:12).

7:18-25 - Even though we are regenerated, Christians still face the battle against sin. This internal struggle highlights the need for deliverance in Christ (see also Philippians 3:12-14 and 1 John 1:8-9).

7:24-25 - Paul's conclusion highlights the human dilemma and the victory achieved in Christ Jesus, who frees us from the slavery of sin (see also 1 Corinthians 15:57 and Colossians 1:13-14).

Verses related to Epistula ad Romanos, 7:

Romans chapter 7 examines the believer's internal conflict with sin. How does the law reveal our need for Christ? This intense text describes the apostle's struggle against the sin that dwells within him, illustrating the universal conflict of believers. The chapter covers topics such as the purpose of the law, the nature of sin, and the desire for complete liberation. Romans 7 sets the stage for the victorious life in the Spirit described in the next chapter. Consider with us five biblical passages that elucidate the crucial themes of this revealing chapter.

Galatians 2:19: "For through the law I died to the law, that I might live to God." - This verse echoes the theme of Romans 7 about the relationship between the law, sin, and new life in Christ.

James 4:1: "Where do the wars and strife among you come from? Don't they come from the passions that war within you?" - James reflects on the internal conflict described in Romans 7:14-25.

1 John 3:4: "Everyone who practices sin transgresses the Law; in fact, sin is the transgression of the Law." - This passage relates to Paul's discussion of the law and sin in Romans 7.

Psalms 119:97: "How I love your law! I meditate on it all day." - This psalm contrasts with the struggle described in Romans 7, showing a positive aspect of the law.

2 Corinthians 3:6: "He has enabled us to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life." - Paul expands here on the concept of new life in the Spirit mentioned in Romans 7:6.

FAQ:

What does Paul mean by "the law is good, but the flesh is weak"?

Paul emphasizes that God's law is perfect, but because of fallen human nature, the flesh cannot keep the law, leading to sin. (Romans 7:12-18)

How does Paul describe the internal struggle between the flesh and the spirit?

Paul describes the inner struggle as a conflict where the flesh desires sin, but the spirit desires to do God's will, showing the Christian's battle. (Romans 7:19-25)

What does it mean to "die to the law" in Romans 7?

Dying to the law means that through Christ’s death, Christians are no longer enslaved by the law but now live by grace. (Romans 7:4-6)

How did the law reveal sin, according to Paul?

The law revealed sin, for by establishing what is right and wrong, it highlighted human inability to fulfill God's will, increasing sin. (Romans 7:7-11)

What is the solution to the conflict described by Paul in Romans 7?

The solution is surrender to Christ, who frees us from the inner struggle, giving us victory over sin and the flesh through the Holy Spirit. (Romans 7:24-25)


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