Romans 7:16 (WEB)
But if what I don’t desire, that I do, I consent to the law that it is good.
Catechism · 1
“According to Christian tradition, the Law is holy, spiritual, and good,” — Catechism footnote: Cf. Rom 7:12, 14, 16.
Fathers and councils · 2
Cyril of Jerusalem
“Listen not, I pray thee, to any one perversely interpreting the words, But if I do that which I would not: but remember Him who saith, If ye be willing, and hearken unto Me, ye shall eat the good things of the land: but if ye be not willing, neither hearken unto…” — editor's note: Rom. vii. 16.
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Jerome
“Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.”” — editor's note: Rom. vii. 14–20.
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Cross-references · 1
Cited together in Catechism §1963.