Parallel Verses King James Version Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Darby Bible Translation But law came in, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded grace has overabounded, World English Bible The law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace abounded more exceedingly; Young's Literal Translation And law came in, that the offence might abound, and where the sin did abound, the grace did overabound, Romans 5:20 Parallel Commentary Geneva Study Bible{19} Moreover the law {a} entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more {b} abound: (19) A preventing of an objection: why then did the law of Moses then enter? So that men might be so much more the guilty, and the benefit of God in Christ Jesus be all the more glorious. (a) In addition to that disease which all men were infected with by being defiled with one man's sin, the law entered. (b) Grace was poured so plentifully from heaven that it did not only counterbalance sin, but beyond this it surpassed it. Romans 5:20 Parallel Commentaries Library Let us have Peace'Let us have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.'--ROMANS v. 1. (R.V.). In the rendering of the Revised Version, 'Let us have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,' the alteration is very slight, being that of one letter in one word, the substitution of a long 'o' for a short one. The majority of manuscripts of authority read 'let us have,' making the clause an exhortation and not a statement. I suppose the reason why, in some inferior MSS., the statement takes the place of the … Alexander Maclaren—Romans, Corinthians (To II Corinthians, Chap. V) Access into Grace The Warring Queens Law and Grace Love's Commendation For whom did Christ Die? Sin and Grace Justification by Faith The Old, Old Story Good Friday. Cross References Romans 3:20 Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. Romans 6:1 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? Romans 7:7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. 2 Corinthians 3:7 But if the ministration of death, written and engraven in stones, was glorious, so that the children of Israel could not stedfastly behold the face of Moses for the glory of his countenance; which glory was to be done away: Galatians 3:19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator. 1 Timothy 1:14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. Jump to Previous Abound Abounded Added Addition Besides Entered Exceedingly Grace Increase Increased Law Moreover Offence Offense Overabound Overflowed Sin Transgression Trespass Worse WrongdoingJump to Next Abound Abounded Added Addition Besides Entered Exceedingly Grace Increase Increased Law Moreover Offence Offense Overabound Overflowed Sin Transgression Trespass Worse WrongdoingLinks Romans 5:20 NIVRomans 5:20 NLT Romans 5:20 ESV Romans 5:20 NASB Romans 5:20 KJV Romans 5:20 Bible Apps Romans 5:20 Biblia Paralela Romans 5:20 Chinese Bible Romans 5:20 French Bible Romans 5:20 German Bible Romans 5:20 Commentaries Bible Hub |