Romans 7:13
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“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.”
οὖν
Therefore, then, accordingly. Therefore since we have been justified through faith we have peace with God. The therefore of Scripture always builds on something God has already done.
ἵνα
in order that
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ἵνα
That, in order that, so that. Hina. For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son in order that whoever believes in Him should not perish. The purpose of the cross is clear.
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ἐντολή
commandment.
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ἐντολή
Commandment, order, directive. Entole. A new commandment I give you that you love one another. The commandment to love is not optional. It is the defining mark of discipleship.
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ὑπερβολή
excess
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ὑπερβολή
Surpassing, exceeding, extraordinary. Huperbole. An eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison. The troubles are real. The glory is more real. And it is beyond comparison.
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κατεργάζομαι
is working out
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κατεργάζομαι
To work out, to produce, to accomplish. Katergazomai. Work out your salvation with fear and trembling. God works in so that we can work out. The initiative is always His.
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θάνατος
death,
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θάνατος
Death. Thanatos. O death where is your sting? Death has been swallowed up in victory. Jesus did not just survive death. He destroyed its power for everyone who believes.
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γίνομαι
became
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γίνομαι
To become, to come into being, to happen. Ginomai. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. What is true in heaven is meant to become true on earth through prayer.
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φαίνω
it may be shown as
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φαίνω
to lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
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