Verse Comparison: Romans 7:21
American Standard Version
I find then the law, that, to me who would do good, evil is present.
Amplified® Bible
So I find it to be a law (rule of action of my being) that when I want to do what is right {and} good, evil is ever present with me {and} I am subject to its insistent demands.
Contemporary English Version
The Law has shown me that something in me keeps me from doing what I know is right.
Darby English Version
I find then the law upon *me* who will to practise what is right, that with *me* evil is there.
Good News Bible
So I find that this law is at work: when I want to do what is good, what is evil is the only choice I have.
International Standard Version
So I find this to be a law: when I want to do what is good, evil is right there with me.
King James Version
I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
New American Standard Bible
I find then the principle that evil is present in me, the one who wants to do good.
New International Version
So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me.
New King James Version
I find then a law, that evil is present with me, the one who wills to do good.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I find then the principle that evil dwells in me, the one who wants to do good.
Young's Literal Translation
I find, then, the law, that when I desire to do what is right, with me the evil is present,
