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it is sin living in me that does it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/romans/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells within me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/romans/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In that case, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And in that case I am no longer doing it, but the sin dwelling in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/romans/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/romans/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But now, <i>it is</i> no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/romans/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But now, no longer am I <i>the one</i> doing it, but sin that dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/romans/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/romans/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So now, no longer am I the one doing it, but sin which indwells me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/romans/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So now, no longer am I the one working it out, but sin which dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/romans/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So now [if that is the case, then] it is no longer I who do it [the disobedient thing which I despise], but the sin [nature] which lives in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/romans/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So now I am no longer the one doing it, but it is sin living in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/romans/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />So now I am no longer the one doing it, but it is sin living in me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/romans/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/romans/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />So I am not the one doing these evil things. The sin that lives in me is what does them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/romans/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwelleth in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/romans/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So I am no longer the one who is doing the things I hate, but sin that lives in me is doing them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/romans/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />So I am not really the one who does this thing; rather it is the sin that lives in me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/romans/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />As it is, I am no longer the one who is doing it, but it is the sin that is living in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/romans/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In that case, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/romans/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But now it is no longer me doing it, but sin that lives in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/romans/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/romans/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and now it is no longer I that do these things, but the sin which has its home within me does them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/romans/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />So now it is no more I that do it, but sin which dwells in me. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/romans/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and now it is no longer I that work it, but sin dwelling in me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/romans/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And in that case I am no longer doing it, but the sin dwelling in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/romans/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and now it is no longer I that work it, but the sin dwelling in me,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/romans/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And now I no more wish it, but sin dwelling in me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/romans/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/romans/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But I am then acting not according to the law, but according to the sin which lives within me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/romans/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So now it is no longer I who do it, but sin that dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/romans/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But in fact it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells within me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/romans/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now then it is not I who do it, but sin which dominates me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />But now it is not I who am committing this, but sin that dwells within me.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/romans/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />Now, then, it is no longer I that do it, but sin that dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/romans/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />but now it is no more I that do it, but sin dwelling in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/romans/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Now then no more I do this, but sin dwelling in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/romans/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />now then, it is not wholly I that do it, but the sinful passions that dwell in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/romans/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and now it is no longer I that do these things, but the sin which has its home within me does them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/romans/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And now no longer do I accomplish it, but the sin which dwells in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/romans/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />but now I am no more the doer of it, but sin that dwelleth in me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/romans/7-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1709" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/romans/7.htm">Struggling with Sin</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3570.htm" title="3570: nyni (Adv) -- A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.">In that case,</a> <a href="/greek/3765.htm" title="3765: ouketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer.">it is no longer</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/2716.htm" title="2716: katergazomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.">who do</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auto (PPro-AN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but it is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartia (N-NFS) -- From hamartano; a sin.">sin</a> <a href="/greek/3611.htm" title="3611: oikousa (V-PPA-NFS) -- To inhabit, dwell, indwell. From oikos; to occupy a house, i.e. Reside; by implication, to cohabit.">living</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emoi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me that does it.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-17.htm">Galatians 5:17</a></span><br />For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-14.htm">James 1:14-15</a></span><br />But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed. / Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a></span><br />The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Genesis 6:5</a></span><br />Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a></span><br />For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-8.htm">1 John 1:8</a></span><br />If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/51-5.htm">Psalm 51:5</a></span><br />Surely I was brought forth in iniquity; I was sinful when my mother conceived me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-3.htm">Ephesians 2:3</a></span><br />All of us also lived among them at one time, fulfilling the cravings of our flesh and indulging its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature children of wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/7-21.htm">Mark 7:21-23</a></span><br />For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, / greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness. / All these evils come from within, and these are what defile a man.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-4.htm">1 John 3:4</a></span><br />Everyone who practices sin practices lawlessness as well. Indeed, sin is lawlessness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a></span><br />Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-56.htm">1 Corinthians 15:56</a></span><br />The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-9.htm">Proverbs 20:9</a></span><br />Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am cleansed from my sin”?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm">1 Timothy 1:15</a></span><br />This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-20.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:20</a></span><br />Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwells in me.</p><p class="hdg">it is no more.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/7-20.htm">Romans 7:20</a></b></br> Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-7.htm">Romans 4:7,8</a></b></br> <i>Saying</i>, Blessed <i>are</i> they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a></b></br> For if there be first a willing mind, <i>it is</i> accepted according to that a man hath, <i>and</i> not according to that he hath not.</p><p class="hdg">sin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Romans 7:18,20,23</a></b></br> For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but <i>how</i> to perform that which is good I find not… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/james/4-5.htm">James 4:5,6</a></b></br> Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/17-24.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/acts/22-12.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/acts/7-48.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/acts/23-22.htm">Home</a> <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/romans/7-14.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/romans/7-8.htm">Within</a> <a href="/romans/7-15.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Dwelleth</a> <a href="/romans/7-20.htm">Dwelling</a> <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Dwells</a> <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Home</a> <a href="/romans/7-20.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/romans/7-20.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Within</a> <a href="/romans/7-18.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-1.htm">No law has power over a man longer than he lives.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-4.htm">But we are dead to the law.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-7.htm">Yet is not the law sin;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-12.htm">but holy, just and good;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/romans/7-16.htm">as I acknowledge, who am grieved because I cannot keep it.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>In that case, it is no longer I who do it</b><br>This phrase reflects the internal conflict Paul describes between his desire to follow God's law and the sinful nature that opposes it. The struggle is reminiscent of the duality found in <a href="/galatians/5-17.htm">Galatians 5:17</a>, where the flesh and the Spirit are in opposition. Paul emphasizes the distinction between his true self, which desires to obey God, and the sinful nature that leads him astray. This highlights the concept of the "old self" versus the "new self" found in <a href="/ephesians/4-22.htm">Ephesians 4:22-24</a>, where believers are encouraged to put off their old nature and embrace their new identity in Christ.<p><b>but it is sin living in me that does it</b><br>Here, Paul personifies sin as an active force residing within him, echoing the idea of sin's pervasive influence first introduced in <a href="/genesis/4-7.htm">Genesis 4:7</a>, where sin is described as crouching at the door, desiring to have Cain. This internalization of sin underscores the doctrine of original sin, which suggests that humanity inherits a sinful nature due to Adam's transgression (<a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a>). The phrase also points to the need for divine intervention through Jesus Christ, who provides victory over sin, as elaborated in <a href="/romans/7-24.htm">Romans 7:24-25</a>. This struggle and ultimate reliance on Christ for deliverance is a central theme in Paul's writings, emphasizing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in overcoming the sin that dwells within.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is addressing the struggle between the sinful nature and the desire to follow God's law.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a></b><br>The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile Christians, who were grappling with issues of law, grace, and sin.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sin.htm">Sin</a></b><br>Personified in this passage as an active force residing within individuals, causing them to act contrary to their desires to do good.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_the_nature_of_sin.htm">Understanding the Nature of Sin</a></b><br>Recognize that sin is an active force within us, not just an external action. This awareness helps us to be vigilant and dependent on God's grace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_struggle_is_real.htm">The Struggle is Real</a></b><br>Acknowledge the ongoing battle between our sinful nature and our desire to follow God. This struggle is a common experience for all believers and should lead us to rely on the Holy Spirit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a></b><br>Remember that our identity is not defined by our sin but by our relationship with Christ. We are new creations, and our true self desires to follow God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_god's_grace.htm">Dependence on God's Grace</a></b><br>Emphasize the importance of grace in overcoming sin. We cannot win this battle on our own; we need God's strength and forgiveness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_holiness.htm">Pursuing Holiness</a></b><br>Encourage a proactive approach to spiritual growth, including regular prayer, Bible study, and accountability, to combat the influence of sin.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_constitutes_the_flesh.htm">What constitutes the flesh?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_main_conflict_in_the_enemy_within.htm">What is the central conflict in The Enemy Within?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_romans_7_15-20_align_with_psychology.htm">Romans 7:15-20 suggests an internal struggle against sin--how does this psychological conflict align with scientific understandings of human behavior?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_ecclesiastes_9_7_contradict_self-denial.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:7 emphasizes enjoyment of life; does this contradict New Testament calls for self-denial and sacrifice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) This, then, appears to be the true explanation of the difficulty. There is really a dualism in the soul. I am not to be identified with that lower self which is enthralled by sin.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/romans/7-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">In that case,</span><br /><span class="grk">νυνὶ</span> <span class="translit">(nyni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3570.htm">Strong's 3570: </a> </span><span class="str2">A prolonged form of nun for emphasis; just now.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{it is} no longer</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐκέτι</span> <span class="translit">(ouketi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3765.htm">Strong's 3765: </a> </span><span class="str2">No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐγὼ</span> <span class="translit">(egō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who do</span><br /><span class="grk">κατεργάζομαι</span> <span class="translit">(katergazomai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2716.htm">Strong's 2716: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kata and ergazomai; to work fully, i.e. Accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it,</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸ</span> <span class="translit">(auto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but [it is]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀλλὰ</span> <span class="translit">(alla)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> </span><span class="str2">But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sin</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁμαρτία</span> <span class="translit">(hamartia)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> </span><span class="str2">From hamartano; a sin.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">living</span><br /><span class="grk">οἰκοῦσα</span> <span class="translit">(oikousa)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3611.htm">Strong's 3611: </a> </span><span class="str2">To inhabit, dwell, indwell. From oikos; to occupy a house, i.e. Reside; by implication, to cohabit.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me [ that does it ].</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμοὶ</span> <span class="translit">(emoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/romans/7-17.htm">Romans 7:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/romans/7-17.htm">NT Letters: Romans 7:17 So now it is no more (Rom. 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