Romans 7:19

For I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the good which I desire, I don’t do; but the evil which I don’t desire, that I practice.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063}{G3739} the good{G18} that I would{G2309}{(G5719)} I do{G4160}{(G5719)} not{G3756}: but{G235} the evil{G2556} which{G3739} I would{G2309}{(G5719)} not{G3756}, that{G5124} I do{G4238}{(G5719)}.

Strong's King James

(19) because the good I want, I don't do, but I do this evil which I don't want!

The F.O.G

[19] For I don't do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep practicing the evil I don't want to do.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

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

Young's Literal Translation

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Romans 7:19

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Jean Paul Joseph

Romans 7:19