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Romans 7:1

Romans 7:1
Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Know ye not, brethren,.... The apostle having asserted, Rom 6:14, that the believing Romans were "not under the law";…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Know ye not - This is an appeal to their own observation respecting the relation between husband and wife. The…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

For I speak to them that know the law - This is a proof that the apostle directs this part of his discourse to the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 7:1-6

Among other arguments used in the foregoing chapter to persuade us against sin, and to holiness, this was one (Rom…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Rom 7:1-6. The same subject. Illustration from matrimony

1. Know ye not, &c. The passage from hence to end of Rom 7:7 is…