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A different law (heteron nomon). For the distinction between heteros and allos, see note on Gal 1:6.
Warring against (antistrateuomenon). Rare verb (Xenophon) to carry on a campaign against. Only here in N.T.
The law of my mind (tōi nomōi tou noos). The reflective intelligence Paul means by noos, “the inward man” of Rom 7:22. It is this higher self that agrees that the law of God is good (Rom 7:12,Rom 7:16,Rom 7:22).
Bringing me into captivity (aichmalōtizonta). See note on this late and vivid verb for capture and slavery Luk 21:24; note on 2Co 10:5. Surely it is a tragic picture drawn by Paul with this outcome, “sold under sin” (Rom 7:14), “captivity to the law of sin” (Rom 7:23). The ancient writers (Plato, Ovid, Seneca, Epictetus) describe the same dual struggle in man between his conscience and his deeds.