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The 'Law' of Sin's Presence
Commentators widely agree that the 'law' Paul finds is not the Law of Moses, but a powerful, controlling principle of sin within him. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Calvin explain this as a constant, internal force—our corrupt nature—that is always present and actively opposes our desire to do good. It's an established rule of the fallen human condition.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 7:21
18th Century
Theologian
I find then a law. I experience the operation of this law whenever I attempt to do good. There have been various opinions about the meanin…
AT Robertson
On Romans 7:21
The law (τον νομον). The principle already set forth (αρα, accordingly) in verses 18,19. This is the way it works, but there is no…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 7:21
19th Century
Bishop
I find then a law.—Of the many ways of interpreting this difficult verse, two seem to stand out as most plausible or possible. In …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 7:21
19th Century
Preacher
I find then a law,
Or rule.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 7:21
Paul now summarizes what has gone before. “So I find this law at work.” So far, “law” (GK 3795) meant the law of Moses, but here it has a specializ…
John Calvin
On Romans 7:21
16th Century
Theologian
I find then, etc. Here Paul supposes a fourfold law. The first is the law of God, which alone is properly so called, and which is…
John Gill
On Romans 7:21
17th Century
Pastor
I find then a law
This is to be understood either of the corruption of nature, which he found by experience to be in him; and …
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…