Romans 7:22
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 inward 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],

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,

Majority Standard Bible
For in my inner being I delight in God?s law.

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;

World English Bible
For I delight in God’s law after the inward person,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for 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 inward 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 Bible
For 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 Bible
For 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 Testament
For, 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



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
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!

Psalm 119:111
Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

Psalm 119:113
The double-minded I despise, but Your law I love.

Psalm 119:127
Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.

Psalm 119:143
Trouble and distress have found me, but Your commandments are my delight.

Psalm 119:174
I long for Your salvation, O LORD, and Your law is my delight.


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;

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Romans 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
This phrase refers to the Apostle Paul's acknowledgment of the spiritual aspect of human nature. The "inner being" is often understood as the mind or spirit, which is distinct from the flesh. This concept is consistent with the biblical teaching that humans are composed of both physical and spiritual elements. In 2 Corinthians 4:16, Paul speaks of the "inner self" being renewed day by day, contrasting it with the outer self that is wasting away. This duality reflects the struggle between the spiritual desires and the sinful nature.

I delight in God’s law
Paul expresses a deep appreciation and joy for God's law, which is a reflection of God's character and will. This delight is not merely intellectual but heartfelt, indicating a genuine love for God's commandments. Psalm 1:2 and Psalm 119:97 echo this sentiment, where the psalmist finds joy and meditation in the law of the Lord. The law here is not just the Mosaic Law but the moral and ethical teachings that reveal God's righteousness. This delight is a sign of the regenerate heart, which desires to please God and live according to His statutes. The struggle Paul describes in Romans 7 highlights the tension between this delight and the reality of human sinfulness, pointing to the need for Christ's redemptive work.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Paul the Apostle
The 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 Law
As 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.(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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
For
γὰρ (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.


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