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But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ. <a href="/esv/romans/5.htm">English Standard Version</a> For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. <a href="/bsb/romans/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! <a href="/blb/romans/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one, how much more will those receiving the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ! <a href="/kjv/romans/5.htm">King James Bible</a> For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.) <a href="/nkjv/romans/5.htm">New King James Version</a> For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.) <a href="/nasb_/romans/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For if by the offense of the one, death reigned through the one, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. <a href="/nasb/romans/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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. <a href="/nasb77/romans/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/romans/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/romans/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For if by the trespass of the one (Adam), death reigned through the one (Adam), much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in [eternal] life through the One, Jesus Christ. <a href="/csb/romans/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If by the one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the overflow of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. <a href="/hcsb/romans/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Since by the one man&#8217s trespass, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the overflow of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ. <a href="/asv/romans/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall they that receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, even Jesus Christ. <a href="/cev/romans/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Death ruled like a king because Adam had sinned. But that cannot compare with what Jesus Christ has done. God has treated us with undeserved grace, and he has accepted us because of Jesus. And so we will live and rule like kings. <a href="/erv/romans/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall they that receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, even Jesus Christ. <a href="/gwt/romans/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> It is certain that death ruled because of one person's failure. It's even more certain that those who receive God's overflowing kindness and the gift of his approval will rule in life because of one person, Jesus Christ. <a href="/gnt/romans/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> It is true that through the sin of one man death began to rule because of that one man. But how much greater is the result of what was done by the one man, Jesus Christ! All who receive God's abundant grace and are freely put right with him will rule in life through Christ. <a href="/isv/romans/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> For if, through one man, death ruled because of that man's offense, how much more will those who receive such overflowing grace and the gift of righteousness rule in life because of one man, Jesus the Messiah! <a href="/msb/romans/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! <a href="/net/romans/5.htm">NET Bible</a> For if, by the transgression of the one man, death reigned through the one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ! <a href="/nheb/romans/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/romans/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For if by one man's offense death reigned by one; much more they who receive abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. <a href="/wey/romans/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For if, through the transgression of the one individual, Death made use of the one individual to seize the sovereignty, all the more shall those who receive God's overflowing grace and gift of righteousness reign as kings in Life through the one individual, Jesus Christ. <a href="/web/romans/5.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for if by the offense of the one death reigned through the one, much more those who are receiving the abundance of grace and of the free gift of righteousness, in life will reign through the one—Jesus Christ. <a href="/blb/romans/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one, how much more will those receiving the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ! <a href="/ylt/romans/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for if by the offence of the one the death did reign through the one, much more those, who the abundance of the grace and of the free gift of the righteousness are receiving, in life shall reign through the one -- Jesus Christ. <a href="/slt/romans/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For if by the fall of one, death reigned by one; much more they receiving the abundance of grace and the gift of justice in life shall reign by one, Jesus Christ.)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For if by one man's offence death reigned through one; much more they who receive abundance of grace, and of the gift, and of justice, shall reign in life through one, Jesus Christ. <a href="/cpdv/romans/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For though, by the one offense, death reigned through one, yet so much more so shall those who receive an abundance of grace, both of the gift and of justice, reign in life through the one Jesus Christ. <a href="/nabre/romans/5.htm">New American Bible</a> For if, by the transgression of one person, death came to reign through that one, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of justification come to reign in life through the one person Jesus Christ. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If, because of the one man’s trespass, death exercised dominion through that one, much more surely will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness exercise dominion in life through the one man, Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For if by one man’s offence, death reigned, how much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> For if because of the offense of one, death reigned, all the more, those who receive an abundance of favor and the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by the agency of The One, Yeshua The Messiah.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For if, by one man's offense, death has reigned through that one, much more shall those who receive the abundance of the grace, and of the gift of righteousness, reign in life through the one, who is Jesus Christ. <a href="/godbey/romans/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> For if by the transgression of one death reigned through one; how much more shall those receiving the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Christ Jesus!) <a href="/haweis/romans/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For if by the offence of one, death reigned by that one; much more they who receive the abundance of grace, and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign in life by one, Christ Jesus. <a href="/mace/romans/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for tho' death reigned thro' the single offence of one, they who receive the most valuable favour, even the gift of righteousness, shall much more easily reign by the life of one, even Jesus Christ. <a href="/wey/romans/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For if, through the transgression of the one individual, Death made use of the one individual to seize the sovereignty, all the more shall those who receive God's overflowing grace and gift of righteousness reign as kings in Life through the one individual, Jesus Christ. <a href="/worrell/romans/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> For, if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one; much more shall those who receive the abundance of the grace, and of the gift of righteousness, reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ. <a href="/worsley/romans/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> For if, by the offence of one, death reigned through one, much more they who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness, shall reign in life through one, even Jesus Christ. <a href="/parallel/romans/5-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=1247" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/5.htm">Death in Adam, Life in Christ</a> …16Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification. 17<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">by the</a> <a href="/greek/3900.htm" title="3900: paraptōmati (N-DNS) -- A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression.">trespass</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: henos (Adj-GMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one man,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatos (N-NMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death</a> <a href="/greek/936.htm" title="936: ebasileusen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.">reigned</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: henos (Adj-GMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one man,</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollō (Adj-DNS) -- Much, many; often. ">how much</a> <a href="/greek/3123.htm" title="3123: mallon (Adv) -- More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather.">more</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">will those who</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: lambanontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">receive</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4050.htm" title="4050: perisseian (N-AFS) -- Abundance, superfluity. From perisseuo; surplusage, i.e. Superabundance.">an abundance</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5485.htm" title="5485: charitos (N-GFS) -- From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.">of grace</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1431.htm" title="1431: dōreas (N-GFS) -- A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity.">gift</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">of righteousness</a> <a href="/greek/936.htm" title="936: basileusousin (V-FIA-3P) -- (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.">reign</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōē (N-DFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">through</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: henos (Adj-GMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one man,</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ!</a> 18So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">1 Corinthians 15:21-22</a> For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-45.htm">1 Corinthians 15:45-49</a> So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit. / The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. / The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. ... <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12-14</a> Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned. / For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law. / Nevertheless, death reigned from Adam until Moses, even over those who did not sin in the way that Adam transgressed. He is a pattern of the One to come. <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1-2</a> Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. / For in Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set you free from the law of sin and death. <a href="/2_corinthians/5-21.htm">2 Corinthians 5:21</a> God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast. <a href="/john/1-16.htm">John 1:16-17</a> From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. / For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. <a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a> The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come that they may have life, and have it in all its fullness. <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14-15</a> Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. <a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. <a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a> After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. <a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. <a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Genesis 3:17-19</a> And to Adam He said: “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat, cursed is the ground because of you; through toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. / Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. / By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.” <a href="/genesis/2-16.htm">Genesis 2:16-17</a> And the LORD God commanded him, “You may eat freely from every tree of the garden, / but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For if by one man's offense death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)For if.<a href="/romans/5-12.htm">Romans 5:12</a> Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:<a href="/genesis/3-6.htm">Genesis 3:6,19</a> And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat… <a href="/1_corinthians/15-21.htm">1 Corinthians 15:21,22,49</a> For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead… by one man's offence.<a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Romans 5:20</a> Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:<a href="/john/10-10.htm">John 10:10</a> The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.<a href="/1_timothy/1-14.htm">1 Timothy 1:14</a> And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.gift.<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.<a href="/isaiah/61-10.htm">Isaiah 61:10</a> I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.<a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:shall reign.<a href="/romans/8-39.htm">Romans 8:39</a> Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34</a> Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:<a href="/1_corinthians/4-8.htm">1 Corinthians 4:8</a> Now ye are full, now ye are rich, ye have reigned as kings without us: and I would to God ye did reign, that we also might reign with you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/10-10.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/5-14.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Free</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Life</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Offence</a> <a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/romans/5-11.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/5-14.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/romans/5-14.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/acts/12-3.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/luke/19-15.htm">Sovereignty</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/romans/5-16.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/romans/4-14.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/1-5.htm">Abundance</a> <a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Free</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Gift</a> <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Grace</a> <a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Individual</a> <a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Life</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Offence</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Offense</a> <a href="/romans/8-15.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-32.htm">Seize</a> <a href="/ephesians/1-21.htm">Sovereignty</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Transgression</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Trespass</a> <a href="/romans/6-13.htm">Use</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 5</div>1. <a href="/romans/5-1.htm">Being justified by faith, we have peace with God;</a> 2. <a href="/romans/5-2.htm">and joy in our hope;</a> 8. <a href="/romans/5-8.htm">that since we were reconciled by his blood, when we were enemies;</a> 10. <a href="/romans/5-10.htm">we shall much more be saved, being reconciled.</a> 12. <a href="/romans/5-12.htm">As sin and death came by Adam;</a> 17. <a href="/romans/5-17.htm">so much more righteousness and life by Jesus Christ.</a> 20. <a href="/romans/5-20.htm">Where sin abounded, grace did superabound.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Adam's disobedience introduced sin into the world, affecting all of humanity. This concept is foundational in understanding original sin, which posits that Adam's sin has been imputed to all his descendants. Theologically, this sets the stage for the need for redemption and the coming of Christ as the second Adam.death reigned through that one man, Death here is both physical and spiritual, signifying separation from God. The reign of death indicates its pervasive and dominating influence over humanity as a result of Adam's sin. This is echoed in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-22.htm">1 Corinthians 15:22</a>, "For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive." The imagery of reigning suggests a kingdom or dominion, highlighting the power and inevitability of death without divine intervention.how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace This phrase introduces the concept of grace as a superabundant gift from God, contrasting the destructive power of sin. Grace is unmerited favor, and its abundance suggests that it is more than sufficient to overcome the effects of sin. <a href="/ephesians/2-8.htm">Ephesians 2:8-9</a> emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, underscoring the generosity of God's grace.and of the gift of righteousness Righteousness here is a legal standing before God, granted through faith in Jesus Christ. It is a gift, not earned by human effort, aligning with the doctrine of justification by faith. This righteousness is imputed to believers, as seen in <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a>, where Paul speaks of having a righteousness that comes from God on the basis of faith.reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ! This phrase contrasts the reign of death with the reign of life, made possible through Jesus Christ. Believers are promised not just eternal life, but a victorious life, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The concept of reigning suggests authority and victory, as seen in <a href="/revelation/5-10.htm">Revelation 5:10</a>, where believers are described as a kingdom and priests who will reign on the earth. Jesus, as the second Adam, reverses the curse of the first Adam, offering life and restoration.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/adam.htm">Adam</a> The first man created by God, whose disobedience led to sin and death entering the world. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The Son of God, whose obedience and sacrifice brought grace and righteousness to humanity. 3. <a href="/topical/d/death.htm">Death</a> A consequence of sin, which reigned over humanity due to Adam's trespass. 4. <a href="/topical/g/grace.htm">Grace</a> The unmerited favor of God, abundantly given through Jesus Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/r/righteousness.htm">Righteousness</a> The state of being morally right or justifiable, gifted to believers through faith in Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_reign_of_death_vs._the_reign_of_life.htm">The Reign of Death vs. the Reign of Life</a> Adam's sin brought death, but Jesus' obedience brings life. Believers are called to live in the reality of this new life. <a href="/topical/a/abundance_of_grace.htm">Abundance of Grace</a> God's grace is not just sufficient; it is abundant. Believers should live with the assurance of God's overflowing grace in their lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_gift_of_righteousness.htm">The Gift of Righteousness</a> Righteousness is a gift, not earned by works. This should lead to humility and gratitude, motivating a life of obedience. <a href="/topical/r/reigning_in_life.htm">Reigning in Life</a> Through Jesus, believers are empowered to reign in life, overcoming sin and living victoriously. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_receiving.htm">The Importance of Receiving</a> The benefits of grace and righteousness are available to those who receive them. Active faith is necessary to embrace these gifts.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 5</a> <a href="/q/is_your_judgment_righteous.htm">What does God's grace mean in justifying us?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'total_depravity'.htm">What does 'Total Depravity' mean in theological terms?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_garden_of_eden_important.htm">What is the significance of the Garden of Eden?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'grace_over_sin'_mean.htm">What does "grace abounded more than sin" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Further confirmation of the contrast between the effect of Adam's sin and the atonement of Christ. The one produced a reign of death, the other shall produce a reign of life. <a href="/commentaries/romans/5-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. if, εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. by the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. trespass παραπτώματι (paraptōmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3900.htm">Strong's 3900: </a> A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression. of the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. one [man], ἑνὸς (henos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. death θάνατος (thanatos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. reigned ἐβασίλευσεν (ebasileusen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_936.htm">Strong's 936: </a> (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [that] τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. one [man], ἑνός (henos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. how much πολλῷ (pollō) Adjective - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. more μᾶλλον (mallon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3123.htm">Strong's 3123: </a> More, rather. Neuter of the comparative of the same as malista; more) or rather. {will} those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. receive λαμβάνοντες (lambanontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. an abundance περισσείαν (perisseian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4050.htm">Strong's 4050: </a> Abundance, superfluity. From perisseuo; surplusage, i.e. Superabundance. of grace χάριτος (charitos) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5485.htm">Strong's 5485: </a> From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. gift δωρεᾶς (dōreas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1431.htm">Strong's 1431: </a> A (free) gift, a gift (without repayment). From doron; a gratuity. of righteousness δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. reign βασιλεύσουσιν (basileusousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_936.htm">Strong's 936: </a> (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. life ζωῇ (zōē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life. through διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. one man, ἑνὸς (henos) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ! Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/5-17.htm">Romans 5:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/5-17.htm">NT Letters: Romans 5:17 For if by the trespass (Rom. 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