Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleFor I do not do the good I want to do. Instead, I keep on doing the evil I do not want to do. Young's Literal Translation for the good that I will, I do not; but the evil that I do not will, this I practise. King James Bible For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Greek Forγὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. I do not do ποιῶ (poiō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. [the] good ἀγαθόν (agathon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 18: A primary word; 'good'. I want [to do]. θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. Instead, ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I keep on doing πράσσω (prassō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4238: To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. [the] evil κακὸν (kakon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 2556: Bad, evil, in the widest sense. Apparently a primary word; worthless, i.e. depraved, or injurious. I do not want [to do]. θέλω (thelō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2309: To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design. |
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