Verse Comparison: Romans 7:8
American Standard Version
but sin, finding occasion, wrought in me through the commandment all manner of coveting: for apart from the law sin `is' dead.
Amplified® Bible
But sin, finding opportunity in the commandment [to express itself], got a hold on me {and} aroused {and} stimulated all kinds of forbidden desires (lust, covetousness). For without the Law sin is dead [the sense of it is inactive and a lifeless thing].
Darby English Version
but sin, getting a point of attack by the commandment, wrought in me every lust; for without law sin [was] dead.
International Standard Version
But sin seized the opportunity provided by this commandment and produced in me all kinds of sinful desires. For apart from the law, sin is dead.
King James Version
But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
Young's Literal Translation
`Thou shalt not covet;' and the sin having received an opportunity, through the command, did work in me all covetousness -- for apart from law sin is dead.
