Cattolica Bibbia
 

Romans, 7

18. For I know that what is good does not live within me, that is, within my flesh. For the willingness to do good lies close to me, but the carrying out of that good, I cannot reach.

Versi relativi a Romans, 7:

Romans 7 addresses the Christian's internal struggle between flesh and spirit. The chapter highlights the sinful nature of the flesh and the inability of man to achieve justice by his own strength. Paul expresses his own battle against sin and his need for a Savior to free him from the slavery of sin.

Psalm 51:5: "Behold, in iniquity I was formed, and in sin my mother conceived me." This verse highlights man's sinful nature from birth and relates to the idea presented in Romans 7:18-20, in which Paul recognizes his sinful nature.

Romans 6:23: "For the salary of sin is death, but God's free gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse highlights the need for salvation by faith in Jesus Christ, a theme that is emphasized in Romans 7:24-25.

Galatians 5:16-17: "But I say,: Walk in the Spirit, and never satisfy the lust of the flesh. For the flesh covets against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and they are opposed to each other, so that Do not do what you want. " This verse relates to the struggle between the flesh and the spirit that is approached in Romans 7:14-23.

Romans 8:2: "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus delivered you from the law of sin and death." This verse highlights the liberation of man from slavery of sin through Jesus Christ, a theme that is presented in Romans 7:24-25.

1 John 1:8-10: "If we say that we have no sin, we ourselves deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us the sins, and us in Purifying from all injustice. If we say that we have not committed sin, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. " This verse highlights the need to recognize the sinful nature itself and to seek salvation in Jesus Christ, themes that are addressed in Romans 7:14-25.





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