<p>7:21&nbsp;<i>So I find then a principle</i>- A &ldquo;law&rdquo;, which often in the context refers to the Law of Moses. Paul may mean &lsquo;I find then with respect to the Law&rsquo;. He could conceivably be using &ldquo;law&rdquo; merely in the sense of &ldquo;principle.</p><p><i><br /></i><i>That evil is present, although I wish to do good</i>- The same word has just been used in 7:18, where the desire to do good is likewise &ldquo;present&rdquo; or lying next to Paul. The impression is of the two desires, to do good and to do evil, are lying next to Paul; he must decide which one to take up, but he almost automatically seems to pick up the &ldquo;evil&rdquo;.&nbsp;</p>