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Rom. 7:18 KJV (With Strong’s)

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For
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
I know
eido (Greek #1492)
used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent 3700 and 3708; properly, to see (literally or figuratively); by implication, (in the perfect tense only) to know
KJV usage: be aware, behold, X can (+ not tell), consider, (have) know(-ledge), look (on), perceive, see, be sure, tell, understand, wish, wot. Compare 3700.
Pronounce: i'-do
Origin: a primary verb
that
hoti (Greek #3754)
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
KJV usage: as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Pronounce: hot'-ee
Origin: neuter of 3748 as conjunction
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
me
emoi (Greek #1698)
to me
KJV usage: I, me, mine, my.
Pronounce: em-oy'
Origin: a prolonged form of 3427
(that
touto (Greek #5124)
that thing
KJV usage: here (-unto), it, partly, self(-same), so, that (intent), the same, there(-fore, -unto), this, thus, where(-fore).
Pronounce: too'-to
Origin: neuter singular nominative or accusative case of 3778
is
esti (Greek #2076)
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
KJV usage: are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle.
Pronounce: es-tee'
Origin: third person singular present indicative of 1510
, in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
my
mou (Greek #3450)
of me
KJV usage: I, me, mine (own), my.
Pronounce: moo
Origin: the simpler form of 1700
flesh
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
sarx (Greek #4561)
flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such)
KJV usage: carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
Pronounce: sarx
Origin: probably from the base of 4563
,) dwelleth
oikeo (Greek #3611)
to occupy a house, i.e. reside (figuratively, inhabit, remain, inhere); by implication, to cohabit
KJV usage: dwell. See also 3625.
Pronounce: oy-keh'-o
Origin: from 3624
no
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
u good thing
agathos (Greek #18)
"good" (in any sense, often as noun)
KJV usage: benefit, good(-s, things), well. Compare 2570.
Pronounce: ag-ath-os'
Origin: a primary word
: for
gar (Greek #1063)
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
KJV usage: and, as, because (that), but, even, for, indeed, no doubt, seeing, then, therefore, verily, what, why, yet.
Pronounce: gar
Origin: a primary particle
to will
thelo (Greek #2309)
to determine (as an active option from subjective impulse; whereas 1014 properly denotes rather a passive acquiescence in objective considerations), i.e. choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication, to wish, i.e. be inclined to (sometimes adverbially, gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism, to delight in
KJV usage: desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, - ling(-ly)).
Pronounce: thel'-o
Origin: or ἐθέλω (eth-el'-o), in certain tenses θελέω (thel-eh'-o), and ἐθελέω (eth-el-eh'-o), which are otherwise obsolete apparently strengthened from the alternate form of 138
is present
parakeimai (Greek #3873)
to lie near, i.e. be at hand (figuratively, be prompt or easy)
KJV usage: be present.
Pronounce: par-ak'-i-mahee
Origin: from 3844 and 2749
with me
moi (Greek #3427)
to me
KJV usage: I, me, mine, my.
Pronounce: moy
Origin: the simpler form of 1698
; but
de (Greek #1161)
but, and, etc.
KJV usage: also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Pronounce: deh
Origin: a primary particle (adversative or continuative)
how to perform
katergazomai (Greek #2716)
to work fully, i.e. accomplish; by implication, to finish, fashion
KJV usage: cause, to (deed), perform, work (out).
Pronounce: kat-er-gad'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 2596 and 2038
that which is good
kalos (Greek #2570)
properly, beautiful, but chiefly (figuratively) good (literally or morally), i.e. valuable or virtuous (for appearance or use, and thus distinguished from 18, which is properly intrinsic)
KJV usage: X better, fair, good(-ly), honest, meet, well, worthy.
Pronounce: kal-os'
Origin: of uncertain affinity
I find
heurisko (Greek #2147)
εὕρω (hyoo'-ro), which (together with another cognate form) εὑρέω (hyoo-reh'-o) is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: find, get, obtain, perceive, see.
Pronounce: hyoo-ris'-ko
not
ou (Greek #3756)
the absolute negative (compare 3361) adverb; no or not
KJV usage: + long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also 3364, 3372.
Pronounce: oo
Origin: οὐκ (ook), and (before an aspirate) οὐχ (ookh) a primary word
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Gen. 6:5• 5And Jehovah saw that the wickedness of Man was great on the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil continually. (Gen. 6:5)

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Gen. 6:5• 5And Jehovah saw that the wickedness of Man was great on the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil continually. (Gen. 6:5)
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Gen. 8:21• 21And Jehovah smelled the sweet odour. And Jehovah said in his heart, I will no more henceforth curse the ground on account of Man, for the thought of Man's heart is evil from his youth; and I will no more smite every living thing, as I have done. (Gen. 8:21)
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Job 14:4• 4Who can bring a clean man out of the unclean? Not one! (Job 14:4)
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Job 15:14‑16• 14What is man, that he should be pure? and he that is born of a woman, that he should be righteous?
 15Behold, he putteth no trust in his holy ones, and the heavens are not pure in his sight:
 16How much less the abominable and corrupt,--man, that drinketh unrighteousness like water! (Job 15:14‑16)
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Job 25:4• 4And how should man be just with *God? Or how should he be clean that is born of a woman? (Job 25:4)
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Psa. 51:5• 5Behold, in iniquity was I brought forth, and in sin did my mother conceive me. (Psa. 51:5)
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Isa. 64:6• 6And we are all become as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all fade as a leaf, and our iniquities, like the wind, have carried us away; (Isa. 64:6)
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Matt. 15:19• 19For out of the heart come forth evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witnessings, blasphemies; (Matt. 15:19)
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Mark 7:21‑23• 21For from within, out of the heart of men, go forth evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
 22thefts, covetousness, wickednesses, deceit, licentiousness, a wicked eye, injurious language, haughtiness, folly;
 23all these wicked things go forth from within and defile the man. (Mark 7:21‑23)
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Luke 11:13• 13If therefore *ye*, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much rather shall the Father who is of heaven give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? (Luke 11:13)
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Eph. 2:1‑5• 1and *you*, being dead in your offences and sins--
 2in which ye once walked according to the age of this world, according to the ruler of the authority of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience:
 3among whom *we* also all once had our conversation in the lusts of our flesh, doing what the flesh and the thoughts willed to do, and were children, by nature, of wrath, even as the rest:
 4but God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love wherewith he loved us,
 5(we too being dead in offences,) has quickened us with the Christ, (ye are saved by grace,) (Eph. 2:1‑5)
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Titus 3:3• 3For we were once ourselves also without intelligence, disobedient, wandering in error, serving various lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. (Titus 3:3)
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1 Peter 4:2• 2no longer to live the rest of his time in the flesh to men's lusts, but to God's will. (1 Peter 4:2)
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Rom. 7:5,25• 5For when we were in the flesh the passions of sins, which were by the law, wrought in our members to bring forth fruit to death;
 25I thank God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then *I* *myself* with the mind serve God's law; but with the flesh sin's law. (Rom. 7:5,25)
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Rom. 8:3‑13• 3For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God, having sent his own Son, in likeness of flesh of sin, and for sin, has condemned sin in the flesh,
 4in order that the righteous requirement of the law should be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to flesh but according to Spirit.
 5For they that are according to flesh mind the things of the flesh; and they that are according to Spirit, the things of the Spirit.
 6For the mind of the flesh is death; but the mind of the Spirit life and peace.
 7Because the mind of the flesh is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God; for neither indeed can it be:
 8and they that are in flesh cannot please God.
 9But *ye* are not in flesh but in Spirit, if indeed God's Spirit dwell in you; but if any one has not the Spirit of Christ *he* is not of him:
 10but if Christ be in you, the body is dead on account of sin, but the Spirit life on account of righteousness.
 11But if the Spirit of him that has raised up Jesus from among the dead dwell in you, he that has raised up Christ from among the dead shall quicken your mortal bodies also on account of his Spirit which dwells in you.
 12So then, brethren, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to flesh;
 13for if ye live according to flesh, ye are about to die; but if, by the Spirit, ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live: (Rom. 8:3‑13)
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Rom. 13:14• 14But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not take forethought for the flesh to fulfil its lusts. (Rom. 13:14)
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John 3:6• 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. (John 3:6)
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Gal. 5:19‑21,24• 19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are fornication, uncleanness, licentiousness,
 20idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strifes, jealousies, angers, contentions, disputes, schools of opinion,
 21envyings, murders, drunkennesses, revels, and things like these; as to which I tell you beforehand, even as I also have said before, that they who do such things shall not inherit God's kingdom.
 24But they that are of the Christ have crucified the flesh with the passions and the lusts. (Gal. 5:19‑21,24)
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Rom. 7:15,19,25• 15For that which I do, I do not own: for not what I will, this I do; but what I hate, this I practise.
 19For I do not practise the good that I will; but the evil I do not will, that I do.
 25I thank God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then *I* *myself* with the mind serve God's law; but with the flesh sin's law. (Rom. 7:15,19,25)
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Psa. 119:5,32,40,115‑117,173,176• 5Oh that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes!
 32I will run the way of thy commandments when thou shalt enlarge my heart.
 40Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness.
 115Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of my God.
 116Uphold me according to thy *word, that I may live; and let me not be ashamed of my hope.
 117Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe; and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually.
 173Let thy hand be for my help; for I have chosen thy precepts.
 176I have gone astray like a lost sheep: seek thy servant; for I have not forgotten thy commandments. (Psa. 119:5,32,40,115‑117,173,176)
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Gal. 5:17• 17For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these things are opposed one to the other, that ye should not do those things which ye desire; (Gal. 5:17)
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Phil. 2:13• 13for it is God who works in you both the willing and the working according to his good pleasure. (Phil. 2:13)
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Phil. 3:12• 12Not that I have already obtained the prize, or am already perfected; but I pursue, if also I may get possession of it, seeing that also I have been taken possession of by Christ Jesus. (Phil. 3:12)
• J. N. Darby said, "This lesson of no strength is a great deal more humbling to learn than that of the fact that certain sins have been done in some past time of my life." (“A Parenthesis: Romans 7:7-25” by B. Anstey)
• Note: he does not say, "I do no good thing," but "in me...is no good thing." This, again, shows that this is not a question of what we have done (sins), but what we are (sin). (“A Parenthesis: Romans 7:7-25” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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For I knowb that in me, that is, in my flesh, good does not dwell: for to will is there with me, but to doa right I find not.

JND Translation Notes

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Oida. as ch. 6.16.
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See Note, ver. 15.

W. Kelly Translation

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For I know that in me, that is in my flesh, no good dwelleth; for to will is present with me, but to work out the right [is] not;