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Romans 7:12 KJV

Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

Romans 7:12, King James Version

In context

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

12 Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and 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.

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Cross-references

  • 1 Timothy 1:8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
  • Psalms 119:137 צ TZADDI. Righteous art thou, O Lord, and upright are thy judgments.
  • Psalms 19:7 The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
  • Romans 7:14 For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
  • Psalms 119:172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousness.