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Come Follow Me 2023: Romans 7–16
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Romans 7–16

August 14–20
“Overcome Evil with Good”

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Romans 7 JST Variants

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(1) Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth? 

(1) Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man only as long as he liveth? 

(2) For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband. 

(2) For the woman which hath a husband is bound by the law to her husband only so long as he liveth. For if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband. 

(5) For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. 

(5) For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were not according to the Law did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. 

(6) But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. 

(6) But now we are delivered from the Law wherein we were held, being dead to the Law, that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter. 

(9) For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. 

(9) For once I was alive without transgression of the Law, but when the commandment of Christ came, sin revived, and I died. 

(10) And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. 

(10) And when I believed not the commandment of Christ which came, which was ordained to life, I found it condemned me unto death. 

(11) For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. 

(11) For sin, taking occasion, denied the commandment and deceived me, and by it I was slain. 

(12) Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. 

(12) Nevertheless, I found the Law to be holy, and the commandment to be holy, just, and good. 

(13) Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. 

(13) Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin by that which is good, working death in me, that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. 

(14) For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. 

(14) For we know that the commandment is spiritual, but when under the Law I was yet carnal, sold under sin. 

(15) For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. 

(15) But now I am spiritual, for that which I am commanded to do, I do; and that which I am commanded not to allow, I allow not. For what I know is not right I would not do, for that which is sin I hate. 

(16) If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. 

(16) If then I do not that which I would not allow, I consent unto the law that it is good. And I am not condemned. 

(17) Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 

(17) Now then it is no more I that do sin, but I seek to subdue that sin which dwelleth in me. 

(18) For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. 

(18) For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but how to perform that which is good I find not. 

(19) For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. 

(19) For the good that I would have done when under the Law I find not to be good, therefore I do it not. But the evil which I would not do under the Law I find to be good. That, I do. 

(20) Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. 

(20) Now, if I do that through the assistance of Christ I would not do under the Law, I am not under the Law. And it is no more that I seek to do wrong, but to subdue sin that dwelleth in me. 

(21) I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me. 

(21) I find then that under a law, that when I would do good, evil was present with me. 

(23) But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 

(23) And now I see another law, even the commandment of Christ, and it is imprinted in my mind. But my members are warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. 

(24) O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 

(24) And if I subdue not the sin which is in me, but with the flesh serve the law of sin, oh wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? 

(25) I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. 

(25) I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord, then, that so with the mind I myself serve the law of God. but with the flesh the law of sin

Romans 8 JST Variants

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(8) So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 

(8) So then they that are after the flesh cannot please God. 

(9) But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 

(9) But ye are not after the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. 

(10) And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 

(10) And if Christ be in you, though the body shall die because of sin, yet the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 

(11) But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 

(11) And if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you. 

(13) For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. 

(13) For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die unto sin, but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live unto Christ. 

(18) For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 

(18) For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be named with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 

(20) For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 

(20) For the creature was made subject to tribulation willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected it in hope. 

(25) But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. 

(25) But if we hope for that we see not, then with patience we do wait for it. 

(29) For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 

(29) For him whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to his own image, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 

(30) Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. 

(30) Moreover, him whom he did predestinate, him he also called. And him whom he called, him he also sanctified. And him whom he sanctified, him he also glorified. 

(31) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 

(31) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can prevail against us? 

Romans 9 JST Variants

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(3) For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 

(3) For once I could have wished that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh: 

(4–5) Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises; 

Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen. 

(4–5) Who are Israelites, of whom are the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service, of God and the promises are made unto the fathers and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ was, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. 

(7) Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 

(7) Neither because they are all children of Abraham are they the seed, but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 

(10) And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac; 

(10) And not only Sarah, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac. 

(23) And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had afore prepared unto glory, 

(23) And that he might make known the riches of his glory on the vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared unto glory. 

(25) As he saith also in Osee, I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. 

(25) As he saith also in Hosea: I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. 

(32) Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone; 

(32) Wherefore they stumbled at that stumbling stone, not by faith but as it were by the works of the Law. 

Romans 10 JST Variants

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(16–18) But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. 

But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. 

(16–18) So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world. But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report? 

(19) But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. 

(19) Now I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you. 

Romans 11 JST Variants

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(2) God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 

(2) God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Know ye not what the scripture saith of Elias, how he maketh complaint to God against Israel, saying, 

(7) What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded 

(7) What then? Israel hath not obtained that which they seek for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded 

(12) Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? 

(12) Now if the fall of them is the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness? 

(15) For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be, but life from the dead? 

(15) For if the casting away of them is the reconciling of the world, what shall the restoring of them be, but life from the dead? 

(16) For if the firstfruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches. 

(16) For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root is holy, so are the branches. 

(17) And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; 

(17) And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wast grafted in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; 

(18) Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. 

(18) Boast not against the branches. For thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. 

(19) Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. 

(19) For if thou boast, thou wilt say, then The branches were broken off, that we might be grafted in. 

(24) For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? 

(24) For if thou wast cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wast grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be grafted into their own olive tree? 

(26) And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: 

(26) Then all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob: 

Romans 12 JST Variants

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(2) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 

(2) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 

(9) Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 

(9) And love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 

Romans 13 JST Variants

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(1) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 

(1) Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power in the church but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. 

(2) Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. 

(2) Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves punishment. 

(4) For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 

(4) For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the rod in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 

(6) For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 

(6) For, for this cause pay ye your consecrations also unto them, for they are God’s ministers, attending continually upon this very thing. 

(7) Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. 

(7) But firstrender to all their dies according to custom—tribute to whom tribute, is due custom to whom custom—that your consecrations may be done in fear of him to whom fear belongs and in honour of him to whom honour belongs. 

(8) Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 

(8) Therefore owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law. 

(14) But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. 

(14) But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to gratify the lusts thereof. 

Romans 14 JST Variants

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(11) For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. 

(11) For I live, saith the Lord, and every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall swear to God, as it is written, 

(15) But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. 

(15) But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, thou walkest not charitably if thou eatest. Therefore, destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. 

(23) And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. 

(23) And he that doubteth is condemned if he eat, because it is not of faith. For whatsoever is not of faith is sin. 

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(5) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: 

(5) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another, as Christ Jesus was. 

(24) Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company. 

(24) When I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled through your prayers. 

Romans 16 JST Variants

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(10) Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’ household. 

(10) Salute Apelles approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus’s church. 

(11) Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. 

(11) Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the church of Narcissus, which are in the Lord. 

(16) Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you. 

(16) Salute one another with a holy salutation. The churches of Christ salute you. 

(25) Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 

(25) Now of him that is of power to establish you according to the gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, 

Reading Resources

Romans 7–16

Lynne Wilson, "Romans 7-16," Come Follow Me: The New Testament, 2019.

The Law of Moses and the Law of Christ

Foreordination

Adoption into the House of Israel

Fellowshipping