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


In Context

16 But if what I would not, that I do, I consent unto the law that it is good.

17 So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.

18 For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not.

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

20 But if what I would not, that I do, it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.

21 I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.

Romans 7:19 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

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

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

7:19For what I do is not the good I want to do; no, the evil I do not want to do--this I keep on doing.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

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

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

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

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

7:19For the good which I desire, I don't do; but the evil which I don't desire, that I practice.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

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

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

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