"Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:" — Romans 5:20

Romans 5:20 · KJV

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

— Romans 5:20

For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5 — Context

Therefore 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. {by the offence...: or, by one offence} {by the righteousness...: or, by one righteousness}

For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

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

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.

Cross References

Romans 6:1

What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?

Titus 3:3-7

For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, {and} hating one another.

Psalms 25:11

For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it {is} great.

Romans 6:14

For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.

Galatians 3:19-25

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.

Romans 4:15

Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, {there is} no transgression.

Ephesians 2:1-5

And you {hath he quickened}, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

Romans 3:19-20

Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. {guilty...: or, subject to the judgment of God}