New International Version For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; New Living Translation I love God’s law with all my heart. English Standard Version For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, Berean Standard Bible For in my inner being I delight in God’s law. Berean Literal Bible For I delight in the law of God according to the inner man, King James Bible For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: New King James Version For I delight in the law of God according to the inward man. New American Standard Bible For I joyfully agree with the law of God in the inner person, NASB 1995 For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man, NASB 1977 For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man, Legacy Standard Bible For I joyfully concur with the law of God in the inner man, Amplified Bible For I joyfully delight in the law of God in my inner self [with my new nature], Berean Annotated Bible For in my inner being I delight in God’s {Theou} law. Christian Standard Bible For in my inner self I delight in God’s law, Holman Christian Standard Bible For in my inner self I joyfully agree with God’s law. American Standard Version For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: Contemporary English Version With my whole heart I agree with the Law of God. English Revised Version For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: GOD'S WORD® Translation I take pleasure in God's standards in my inner being. Good News Translation My inner being delights in the law of God. International Standard Version For I delight in the Law of God in my inner being, NET Bible For I delight in the law of God in my inner being. New Heart English Bible For I delight in God's law in my inner being, Webster's Bible Translation For I delight in the law of God, after the inward man: Weymouth New Testament For in my inmost self all my sympathy is with the Law of God; Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor in my inner being I delight in God’s law. World English Bible For I delight in God’s law after the inward person, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor I delight in the Law of God according to the inward man, Berean Literal Bible For I delight in the law of God according to the inner man, Young's Literal Translation for I delight in the law of God according to the inward man, Smith's Literal Translation For I rejoice in the law of God, according to the man within: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor I am delighted with the law of God, according to the inward man: Catholic Public Domain Version For I am delighted with the law of God, according to the inner man. New American Bible For I take delight in the law of God, in my inner self, New Revised Standard Version For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I delight in the law of God after the inward man: Aramaic Bible in Plain English For I rejoice in the law of God in the inner person. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor, in the inward man, I delight in the law of God: Godbey New Testament for I delight in the law of God according to the inward man; Haweis New Testament For I am delighted with the law of God, as respecting the inward man: Mace New Testament for my mind takes delight in the law of God, Weymouth New Testament For in my inmost self all my sympathy is with the Law of God; Worrell New Testament or I delight in the law of God after the inward man; Worsley New Testament For I delight in the law of God, as to the inward man: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Struggling with Sin…21So this is the principle I have discovered: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22For in my inner being I delight in God’s law. 23But I see another law at work in my body, warring against the law of my mind and holding me captive to the law of sin that dwells within me.… Cross References For in my inner being Ephesians 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, 2 Corinthians 4:16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. Psalm 51:6 Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. I delight in God’s law. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 119:77 May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. Psalm 119:92 If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 119:16 I will delight in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word. Psalm 119:24 Your testimonies are indeed my delight; they are my counselors. Psalm 119:35 Direct me in the path of Your commandments, for there I find delight. Psalm 119:47 I delight in Your commandments because I love them. Psalm 119:70 Their hearts are callous and insensitive, but I delight in Your law. Psalm 119:77 May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight. Psalm 119:92 If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. Psalm 119:97 Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Psalm 119:103 How sweet are Your words to my taste—sweeter than honey in my mouth! Treasury of Scripture For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: I delight. Romans 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. inward. Romans 2:29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God. 2 Corinthians 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. Ephesians 3:16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; Jump to Previous Delight God's Heart Inmost Inner Inward Joyfully Law Pleasure Self SympathyJump to Next Delight God's Heart Inmost Inner Inward Joyfully Law Pleasure Self SympathyRomans 7 1. No law has power over a man longer than he lives.4. But we are dead to the law. 7. Yet is not the law sin; 12. but holy, just and good; 16. as I acknowledge, who am grieved because I cannot keep it. For in my inner being Paul acknowledges that, as one renewed by God, he genuinely desires to obey Him. His inward self recognizes the goodness of God’s will, even while sin remains active in his mortal life. Eph 3:16 I ask that out of the riches of His glory… I delight in God’s law. God’s law reveals His righteous standards, and Paul affirms that his heart approves of them. Yet his continuing conflict with sin shows that knowledge and desire alone cannot deliver him, preparing the way for his dependence on Jesus Christ. Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law… Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome. He is a key figure in the early Christian church and a former Pharisee who converted to Christianity after an encounter with Jesus Christ. 2. The Roman Church The recipients of the letter, the Roman Christians were a diverse group of Jewish and Gentile believers living in the capital of the Roman Empire. 3. God’s Law Refers to the moral and ethical commandments given by God, particularly those found in the Old Testament. Paul speaks of the law as something he delights in, indicating its divine origin and purpose. Teaching Points Delight in God's LawAs believers, we are called to find joy and satisfaction in God's commandments, recognizing them as a reflection of His character and will for our lives. The Inner Conflict Paul’s struggle between his inner delight in God’s law and the sinful nature is a common experience for Christians. Acknowledging this struggle is the first step toward spiritual growth and reliance on the Holy Spirit. The Role of the Holy Spirit While we may delight in God’s law, it is the Holy Spirit who empowers us to live according to it. We must continually seek the Spirit’s guidance and strength. Renewing the Mind Delighting in God’s law involves a transformation of the mind. Regular study and meditation on Scripture help align our thoughts and desires with God’s will. Community Support Engaging with a community of believers provides encouragement and accountability as we strive to live out God’s law in our daily lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Romans 7:22?2. How does Romans 7:22 reflect the struggle between flesh and spirit in believers? 3. What does "delight in God's law" mean for daily Christian living? 4. How can we strengthen our "inner being" as mentioned in Romans 7:22? 5. Connect Romans 7:22 with Psalm 1:2 regarding delighting in God's law. 6. How can we apply the concept of "inner delight" to resist sin today? 7. What does "I delight in the law of God" mean in Romans 7:22? 8. How does Romans 7:22 relate to the struggle between flesh and spirit? 9. Why does Paul express delight in God's law despite human sinfulness in Romans 7:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 7? (22) I delight.--"I delight in (and with) the Law of God." I sympathise with and approve of it after the inward man, i.e., in the higher part of my being. "The inward man" corresponds nearly, though not quite, to the "law of my mind," in the next verse. It stands rather midway between it and the spirit. The mind is the moral and rational faculties considered as moral and rational. "The inward man" is the higher part of man's nature considered as capable of receiving the divine grace. The "spirit" is the same when actually brought into communion with God.Romans 7:22 reveals the believer’s true identity: a new heart that genuinely enjoys God’s commands. Though the flesh resists, the inner person, renewed by the Spirit, finds real pleasure in what God says is right. This inner delight proves that grace has triumphed and sets the stage for the Spirit‐empowered victory described in Romans 8. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. in [my] τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. inner ἔσω (esō) Adverb Strong's 2080: Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside. being ἄνθρωπον (anthrōpon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. I delight συνήδομαι (synēdomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4913: To delight inwardly in, congratulate. in τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. Law. νόμῳ (nomō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. Additonal Resources Romans 7:22 Blue Letter BibleRomans 7:22 Bible Gateway Romans 7:22 Bible.com Romans 7:22 NIV |
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