Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
KJV
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Parallel translations
4 additional translationsASV
And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:
WEB
The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
YLT
And law came in, that the offence might abound, and where the sin did abound, the grace did overabound,
DBT
But law came in, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded grace has overabounded,
About this book
New Testament▾
About this book
New TestamentRomans — Paul's gospel set out in order. Four great movements: sin, salvation, sanctification, sovereignty — closing with sustained calls to service and unity.
- Author
- Paul the apostle, dictated to Tertius (Rom 16:22)
- Date
- c. AD 57, from Corinth before the Jerusalem offering