Romans 7:14

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We know that the Law is spiritual. But I am merely a human, and I have been sold as a slave to sin.

Cross References

Genesis 37:27

Let's sell him to the Ishmaelites and not harm him. After all, he is our brother.” And the others agreed.

Genesis 37:36

Meanwhile, the Midianites had sold Joseph in Egypt to a man named Potiphar, who was the king's official in charge of the palace guard.

Genesis 40:15

I was kidnapped from the land of the Hebrews, and here in Egypt I haven't done anything to deserve being thrown in jail.

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said, “So, my enemy, you've found me at last.” Elijah answered: Yes, I have! Ahab, you have managed to do everything the LORD hates.

1 Kings 21:25

When Ahab heard this, he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth day and night. He was depressed and refused to eat. Some time later, the LORD said, “Elijah, do you see how sorry Ahab is for what he did? I won't punish his family while he is still alive. I'll wait until his son is king.” No one was more determined than Ahab to disobey the LORD. And Jezebel encouraged him. Worst of all, he had worshipped idols, just as the Amorites had done before the LORD forced them out of the land and gave it to Israel.

2 Kings 17:17

They used magic and witchcraft and even sacrificed their own children. The Israelites were determined to do whatever the LORD hated.

Job 42:6

That's why I hate myself and sit here in dust and ashes to show my sorrow.

Psalm 119:25

I am at the point of death. Let your teachings breathe new life into me.

Psalm 51:6

But you want complete honesty, so teach me true wisdom.

Proverbs 30:2

I am far too stupid to be considered human.

Proverbs 30:5

Everything God says is true— and it's a shield for all who come to him for safety.

Isaiah 50:1

The LORD says, “Children, I didn't divorce your mother or sell you to pay debts; I divorced her and sold you because of your sins.

Isaiah 52:3

The LORD says: My people, you were sold, but not for money; now you will be set free, but not for a payment.

Isaiah 6:5

Then I cried out, “I'm doomed! Everything I say is sinful, and so are the words of everyone around me. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD All-Powerful.”

Leviticus 13:12

But if the disease has run its course and only the scars remain, he will say, “You are clean.”

Leviticus 13:16

However, if the sores heal and only white spots remain, the priest will say, “You are now clean.”

Leviticus 19:18

Stop being angry and don't try to take revenge. I am the LORD, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.

Amos 2:6

The LORD said: I will punish Israel for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. They sell honest people for money, and the needy are sold for the price of sandals.

Matthew 16:23

Jesus turned to Peter and said, “Satan, get away from me! You're in my way because you think like everyone else and not like God.”

Matthew 18:25

But he didn't have any money to pay what he owed. The king ordered him to be sold, along with his wife and children and all he owned, in order to pay the debt.

Matthew 5:22

But I promise you that if you are angry with someone, you will have to stand trial. If you call someone a fool, you will be taken to court. And if you say that someone is worthless, you will be in danger of the fires of hell.

Matthew 5:28

But I tell you that if you look at another woman and want her, you are already unfaithful in your thoughts.

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw this happen, he knelt down in front of Jesus and said, “Lord, don't come near me! I am a sinner.”

Luke 7:6

So Jesus went with them. When Jesus wasn't far from the house, the officer sent some friends to tell him, “Lord, don't go to any trouble for me! I am not good enough for you to come into my house.

Romans 3:9

What does all this mean? Does it mean that we Jews are better off than the Gentiles? No, it doesn't! Jews, as well as Gentiles, are ruled by sin, just as I have said.

Romans 6:6

We know that the persons we used to be were nailed to the cross with Jesus. This was done, so that our sinful bodies would no longer be the slaves of sin.

Romans 7:18

I know that my selfish desires won't let me do anything that is good. Even when I want to do right, I cannot.

Galatians 4:3

That is how it was with us. We were like children ruled by the powers of this world.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God's people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.

Deuteronomy 6:5

So love the LORD your God with all your heart, soul, and strength.

Hebrews 4:12

What God has said isn't only alive and active! It is sharper than any double-edged sword. His word can cut through our spirits and souls and through our joints and marrow, until it discovers the desires and thoughts of our hearts.