Romans 7:19-23
7:21 a principle of life (literally law): Paul is referring to a regular occurrence, such as when we speak of the “law of gravity.” The struggle between wanting to do what is right and instead doing what is wrong reveals a regular pattern operating in the human sphere.7:22 b with all my heart (literally in my inner person): The Greeks used this phrase to denote the spiritual or immortal side of human beings (cp. 2 Cor 4:16 c; Eph 3:16 d).
7:23 e another power. ... This power (literally another law. ... This law): Paul plays on the word law in these verses. Opposed to God’s law (7:22 f) is another law, a ruling power that prevents Paul from submitting to God’s law even though he fully agrees with it.
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