KJV ORIGINAL
But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But sin used God's commands as an opportunity to stir up every kind of wrong desire in me. Because honestly, without the law telling me what's off-limits, sin had no power over me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Rules don't create temptation, but they sure do wake it up.
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