Romans 7:11
The Scripture
(11) For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul explains that although believers are no longer under the law, they still experience a conflict between the law and their sinful desires, which shows that the law remains a witness to their unbelief. He says that this inner struggle is proof that the law has been fulfilled and that believers are no longer bound by it.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 7:8Romans 7:13Isaiah 44:20Jeremiah 17:9Jeremiah 49:16Obadiah 1:3Ephesians 4:22Hebrews 3:13James 1:22James 1:26
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