Romans 7:10-12
King James Version
10 And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death.
11 For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
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Romans 7:10-12
English Standard Version
10 The very commandment (A)that promised life proved to be death to me. 11 For sin, (B)seizing an opportunity through the commandment, (C)deceived me and through it killed me. 12 So (D)the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
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Romans 7:10-12
New American Standard Bible
10 and this commandment, which was [a](A)to result in life, proved [b]to result in death for me; 11 for sin, (B)taking an opportunity (C)through the commandment, (D)deceived me, and through it, killed me. 12 (E)So then, the Law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
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- Romans 7:10 Lit to life
- Romans 7:10 Lit to death
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