Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Romans 7:8 in English Standard Version "But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin lies dead." Ro 7:11 For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. 1Co 15:56 The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. Ga 5:13 For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.