Romans 7:8

occasions opportunity. Greek. aphorme. Here, Rom 7:11. 2 Corinthians 5:12; 2 Corinthians 11:12.Galatians 1:5; Galatians 1:13; 1 Timothy 5:14.

wrought. worked out. Greek. katergazomai. See Romans 1:27.

concupiscence. Same as "lust", Romans 7:7.

without. apart from. Greek. choris.

was. is.

dead. App-139.

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