Romans 7:5
The Scripture
(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.
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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