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I. THE DESIGN OF THE LAW.

1. Not to occasion sin.

2. But to develop —

(1)  Its extent.

(2)  Its guilt.

(3)  Its misery.

II. THE RELATION OF THE LAW TO GRACE.

1. It prepares the way for its manifestation.

2. It sets forth its transcendent excellency.

3. It disposes the sinner to receive it by making him conscious of his need.

III. THE SUPERABOUNDING OF GRACE.

1. It surpasses the extent of human guilt.

2. Relieves its misery.

3. Secures more happiness to man and more glory to God.

(J. Lyth, D. D.)

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

WEB: The law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly;