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The 'I' vs. 'My Flesh'
Commentators unanimously highlight Paul's crucial clarification: "in me, that is, in my flesh." He isn't saying a Christian is wholly devoid of good. Instead, he specifies that his unrenewed, sinful nature (the "flesh") is the source of this inability. Scholars like Calvin and Gill note that this distinction itself proves Paul is speaking as a believer who also possesses a new, renewed nature where God's Spirit dwells.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 7:18
18th Century
Theologian
For I know. This is designed as an illustration of what he had just said, that sin dwelt in him.
That is, in my flesh. In …
AT Robertson
On Romans 7:18
In me (εν εμο). Paul explains this by "in my flesh" (εν τη σαρκ μου), the unregenerate man "sold under sin" of verse 14.
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 7:18–20
19th Century
Bishop
It is enthralled, and the will is powerless. What I do and what I will are opposite things. It is therefore sin that acts, and not I.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 7:18–20
19th Century
Preacher
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me: but how to perform that which is good I f…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 7:18
At the outset Paul wants it understood that he is not depreciating the law, for it is “spiritual” (GK 4461)—that is, emanating from God (vv.22, 25)…
John Calvin
On Romans 7:18
16th Century
Theologian
For I know, etc. He says that no good by nature dwelled in him. Then in me, means the same as if he had said, “As far as…
John Gill
On Romans 7:18
17th Century
Pastor
For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh
The apostle goes on to give some further account of himself, what he kne…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 7:18–22
17th Century
Minister
The purer and holier the heart is, the more keenly it will perceive the sin that remains in it. The believer sees more of the beauty of holiness an…