¹⁸ For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature.^[a](A) For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.

¹⁹ For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.^(A)

²⁴ Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh^(A) with its passions and desires.^(B)