Verse Comparison: Romans 7:16
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But if what I would not, that I do, I consent unto the law that it is good.Amplified® Bible
Now if I do [habitually] what is contrary to my desire, [that means that] I acknowledge {and} agree that the Law is good (morally excellent) {and} that I take sides with it.Contemporary English Version
Although I don't do what I know is right, I agree that the Law is good.Darby English Version
But if what I do not will, this I practise, I consent to the law that [it is] right.Good News Bible
Since what I do is what I don't want to do, this shows that I agree that the Law is right.International Standard Version
Now if I do what I don't want to do, I agree that the law is good.King James Version
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.New American Standard Bible
But if I do the very thing I do not want {to do,} I agree with the Law, {confessing} that the Law is good.New International Version
And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.New King James Version
If, then, I do what I will not to do, I agree with the law that it is good.N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree with the Law, confessing that the Law has inherent goodness.Young's Literal Translation
And if what I do not will, this I do, I consent to the law that `it is' good,
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