Romans 7:11
“For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For sin taking occasion by the commandment,.... As in Rom 7:8,
deceived me; either by promising pleasure or impunity:…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For sin - This verse is a repetition, with a little variation of the sentiment in Rom 7:8. Deceived me - The word used…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Sin, taking occasion - Sin, deriving strength from the law, threatening death to the transgressor, (see Clarke's note on…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 7:7-13
To what he had said in the former paragraph, the apostle here raises an objection, which he answers very fully: What…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
For sin, &c. A reiteration of Rom 7:8, with more detail. The "deception" here is fully illustrated by the history of the…
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