Even Paul’s Flesh Thoughts Interfere With God’s Good

Romans 7:20 Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.

English “would” in Romans 7:20 was translated from Greek verb 2309 thelo in the context of Romans 7:20 Paul is equating sin to Paul’s intrinsic flesh thoughts and feelings that dwell in him.

Romans 7:21 I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.

English “would” in Romans 7:21 was translated from Greek verb 2309 thelo and in the context of Romans 7:20 Paul is explaining that he wants to do God’s spiritual good will but flesh laws reaffirm that evil is present in Paul’s flesh thoughts and feelings.