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Romans 5:21 cpdv — So then, just as sin has reigned unto death, so also may grace reign through justice unto eternal life, through Jesus C…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So then, just as sin has reigned unto death, so also may grace reign through justice unto eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. "

— Romans 5:21, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Romans 5 — Context

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Therefore, just as through the offense of one, all men fell under condemnation, so also through the justice of one, all men fall under justification unto life.

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For, just as through the disobedience of one man, many were established as sinners, so also through the obedience of one man, many shall be established as just.

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Now the law entered in such a way that offenses would abound. But where offenses were abundant, grace was superabundant.

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So then, just as sin has reigned unto death, so also may grace reign through justice unto eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 5:21 say?
Romans 5:21 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So then, just as sin has reigned unto death, so also may grace reign through justice unto eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. ”
Where is Romans 5:21 in the Bible?
Romans 5:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 5, verse 21.
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 5:21.
What translation should I read Romans 5:21 in?
Romans 5:21 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 5:21?
Romans 5:21 reads (CPDV): “So then, just as sin has reigned unto death, so also may grace reign through justice unto eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. ” 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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