Romans 5:20 nasb — The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

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"The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,"

— Romans 5:20, NASB

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Romans 5 — Context

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

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So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men.

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

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The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,

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so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 5:20 say?
Romans 5:20 in the NASB reads: “The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,”
Where is Romans 5:20 in the Bible?
Romans 5:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 5, verse 20.
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 5:20.
What translation should I read Romans 5:20 in?
Romans 5:20 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 5:20?
Romans 5:20 reads (NASB): “The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,” 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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