Romans 5:17 web — For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of…

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"For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ."

— Romans 5:17, World English Bible

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Romans 5 — Context

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Nevertheless death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those whose sins weren't like Adam's disobedience, who is a foreshadowing of him who was to come.

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But the free gift isn't like the trespass. For if by the trespass of the one the many died, much more did the grace of God, and the gift by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many.

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The gift is not as through one who sinned: for the judgment came by one to condemnation, but the free gift came of many trespasses to justification.

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For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.

18

So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.

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For as through the one man's disobedience many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one, many will be made righteous.

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

Romans 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 5:17 say?
Romans 5:17 in the World English Bible reads: “For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.”
Where is Romans 5:17 in the Bible?
Romans 5:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 5, verse 17.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 5:17.
What translation should I read Romans 5:17 in?
Romans 5:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 5:17?
Romans 5:17 reads (WEB): “For if by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; so much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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