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The Christian's Inner War
Commentators explain that Paul is describing an intense internal warfare. He identifies a 'different law'—the principle of sin residing in his 'members' (his fleshly, corrupt nature)—that is actively campaigning against the 'law of his mind' (his renewed, inner self that delights in God's law). This conflict is so severe that it can feel like being taken as a prisoner of war.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 7:23
18th Century
Theologian
But I see another law. (See commentary on Romans 7:21).
In my members. In my body; in my flesh; in my corrupt and sinful p…
AT Robertson
On Romans 7:23
A different law (ετερον νομον). For the distinction between ετερος and αλλος, see Ga 1:6f.
Warring against
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 7:23
19th Century
Bishop
Another law.—A different law. In my members, that is, that has its chief seat of activity in my members. This is the law …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 7:21–24
19th Century
Preacher
That, when I would do good, evil is present with me. For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members,…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 7:23
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 Gill
On Romans 7:23
17th Century
Pastor
But I see another law in my members
That is, he saw, he perceived it by experience; he felt the force and power of…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 7:23–25
17th Century
Minister
This passage does not represent the apostle as one who walked according to the flesh, but as one who was deeply committed not to walk in that way. …