Romans 7:14

New International Reader's Version

We know that the law is holy. But I am not. I have been sold to be a slave of sin.

Cross References

Genesis 37:27

Come. Let’s sell him to these traders. Let’s not harm him ourselves. After all, he’s our brother. He’s our own flesh and blood.” Judah’s brothers agreed with him.

Genesis 37:36

But the traders from Midian sold Joseph to Potiphar in Egypt. Potiphar was one of Pharaoh’s officials. He was the captain of the palace guard.

Genesis 40:15

I was taken away from the land of the Hebrews by force. Even here I haven’t done anything to be put in prison for.”

1 Kings 21:20

Ahab said to Elijah, “My enemy! You have found me!” “I have found you,” he answered. “That’s because you gave yourself over to do evil things. You did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.

1 Kings 21:25

There was never anyone like Ahab. He gave himself over to do what was evil in the sight of the Lord. His wife Jezebel talked him into it.

2 Kings 17:17

They sacrificed their sons and daughters in the fire. They practiced all kinds of evil magic. They gave up following God’s rules. They did only what was evil in the eyes of the Lord. All these things made him very angry.

Job 42:6

So I hate myself. I’m really sorry for what I said about you. That’s why I’m sitting in dust and ashes.”

Psalm 119:25

I lie in the dust. I’m about to die. Keep me alive as you have promised.

Psalm 51:6

I know that you wanted faithfulness even when I was in my mother’s body. You taught me wisdom in that secret place.

Exodus 22:3

But suppose it happens after the sun has come up. Then you are guilty of murder. “Anyone who steals must pay for whatever they steal. But suppose the thief does not have anything. Then the thief must be sold to pay for what was stolen.

Proverbs 30:2

Surely I am only a dumb animal and not a man. I don’t understand as other men do.

Proverbs 30:5

“Every word of God is perfect. He is like a shield to those who trust in him. He keeps them safe.

Isaiah 50:1

The Lord says to the people in Jerusalem, “Do you think I divorced your people who lived before you? Is that why I sent them away? If it is, show me the letter of divorce. I did not sell you into slavery to pay someone I owe. You were sold because you sinned against me. Your people were sent away because of their lawless acts.

Isaiah 52:3

The Lord says, “When you were sold as slaves, no one paid anything for you. Now no one will pay any money to set you free.”

Isaiah 6:5

“How terrible it is for me!” I cried out. “I’m about to be destroyed! My mouth speaks sinful words. And I live among people who speak sinful words. Now I have seen the King with my own eyes. He is the Lord who rules over all.”

Leviticus 13:12

“Suppose the disease breaks out all over their skin. And suppose it covers them from head to foot, as far as the priest can tell.

Leviticus 13:16

But if the open sores change and turn white, they must go to the priest.

Leviticus 19:18

“ ‘Do not try to get even. Do not hold anything against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the Lord.

Amos 2:6

The Lord says, “The people of Israel have sinned again and again. So I will judge them. They sell into slavery those who have done no wrong. They trade needy people for a mere pair of sandals.

Matthew 16:23

Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are standing in my way. You do not have in mind the things God cares about. Instead, you only have in mind the things humans care about.”

Matthew 18:25

The man was not able to pay. So his master gave an order. The man, his wife, his children, and all he owned had to be sold to pay back what he owed.

Matthew 5:22

But here is what I tell you. Do not be angry with a brother or sister. Anyone who is angry with them will be judged. Again, anyone who says to a brother or sister, ‘Raca,’ must stand trial in court. And anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be in danger of the fire in hell.

Matthew 5:28

But here is what I tell you. Do not even look at a woman in the wrong way. Anyone who does has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Luke 5:8

When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord!” he said. “I am a sinful man!”

Luke 7:6

So Jesus went with them. When Jesus came near the house, the Roman commander sent friends to him. He told them to say, “Lord, don’t trouble yourself. I am not good enough to have you come into my house.

Romans 3:9

What should we say then? Do we Jews have any advantage? Not at all! We have already claimed that Jews and Gentiles are sinners. Everyone is under the power of sin.

Romans 6:6

We know that what we used to be was nailed to the cross with him. That happened so our bodies that were ruled by sin would lose their power. So we are no longer slaves of sin.

Romans 7:18

I know there is nothing good in my desires controlled by sin. I want to do what is good, but I can’t.

Galatians 4:3

It is the same with us. When we were children, we were slaves to the basic spiritual powers of the world.

Ephesians 3:8

I am by far the least important of all the Lord’s holy people. But he gave me the grace to preach to the Gentiles about the unlimited riches that Christ gives.

Deuteronomy 6:5

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength.

Hebrews 4:12

The word of God is alive and active. It is sharper than any sword that has two edges. It cuts deep enough to separate soul from spirit. It can separate bones from joints. It judges the thoughts and purposes of the heart.