{A different law} (heteron nomon). For the distinction
between heteros and allos, see Ga 1:6f . {Warring against}
(antistrateuomenon). Rare verb (_Xenophon_) to carry on a
campaign against. Only here in N.T. {The law of my mind} ( (9369)
nom(9369) tou noos). The reflective intelligence Paul means by
oos, "the inward man" of verse 22 . It is this higher self
that agrees that the law of God is good ( 12,16,22 ). {Bringing
me into captivity} (aichmal(9374)izonta). See on this late and
vivid verb for capture and slavery Lu 21:24 2Co 10:5 . Surely
it is a tragic picture drawn by Paul with this outcome, "sold
under sin" ( 14 ), "captivity to the law of sin" ( 23 ). The
ancient writers (Plato, Ovid, Seneca, Epictetus) describe the
same dual struggle in man between his conscience and his deeds.
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