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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. |
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but how to perform what is good I do not find. |
For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh; for the wishing is present in me, but the doing of the good is not. |
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I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature (flesh). For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. |
For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot perform it. [I have the intention and urge to do what is right, but no power to carry it out.] |
for I know positively that there does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh, good; for the being desirous is constantly with me; but the doing of the good, not; |
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And, indeed, I know from experience that the carnal side of my being can scarcely be called the home of good! I often find that I have the will to do good, but not the power. |
For I know that nothing good has its home in me; that is, in my lower self; I have the will but not the power to do what is right. |
For 1063 I know 1492 that 3754 in 1722 me 1698 (that is, 5123 in 1722 my 3450 flesh,) 4561 dwelleth 3611 no 3756 good thing: 18 for 1063 to will 2309 is present 3873 with me; 3427 but 1161 how to perform 2716 that which is good 2570 I find 2147 not. 3756 |
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