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“Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:” King James Version (KJV)

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Romans 5:20 Context

17For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) 18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. 19For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous. 20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: 21That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

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Translation Details for Romans 5:20

Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

Other Translations for Romans 5:20

Moreouer, the Lawe entred, that the offence might abound: but where sinne abounded, grace did much more abound.- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible ScanThe Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,- New American Standard Version (1995)And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:- American Standard Version (1901)And the law came in addition, to make wrongdoing worse; but where there was much sin, there was much more grace:- Basic English BibleBut law came in, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded grace has overabounded,- Darby BibleMoreover the law entered, that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: - Webster's BibleNow Law was brought in later on, so that transgression might increase. But where sin increased, grace has overflowed;- Weymouth BibleThe law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly;- World English BibleAnd the lawe entride, that gilt schulde be plenteuouse; but where gilt was plenteuouse,- Wycliffe BibleAnd law came in, that the offence might abound, and where the sin did abound, the grace did overabound,- Youngs Literal Bible

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Wesley's Notes for Romans 5:20

5:20 The law came in between - The offence and the free gift. That the offence might abound - That is, the consequence (not the design) of the law's coming in was, not the taking away of sin, but the increase of it. Yet where sin abounded, grace did much more abound - Not only in the remission of that sin which Adam brought on us, but of all our own; not only in remission of sins, but infusion of holiness; not only in deliverance from death, but admission to everlasting life, a far more noble and excellent life than that which we lost by Adam's fall.

People's Bible Notes for Romans 5:20

Ro 5:20 Moreover law entered. Not the law, but law. The reference is not only to the law of Moses, but to all divine law, the law written in the hearts of the Gentiles. The effect of its entrance was that offenses abounded. Law was continually broken. The reference here is not to Adam's sin, but to the personal sins of each man. Grace did much more abound. The grace of the gospel offers a free pardon to all who have broken law if they will come to God through Christ.View more Romans 5:20 meaning, interpretation, and commentary...Romans 5:20 meaning

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