The Work of Sin
Romans 7:13
Was then that which is good made death to me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good…


1. Sin slays by that which is good.

2. That thereby it may accomplish an act worthy of its nature.

3. And that thereby (final end) this nature may be manifested clearly.

(Prof. Godet.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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.

WEB: Did then that which is good become death to me? May it never be! But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, by working death to me through that which is good; that through the commandment sin might become exceeding sinful.




The Sinfulness of Sin
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