20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase.(A) But where sin increased, grace increased all the more,(B) 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death,(C) so also grace(D) might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life(E) through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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20 Now the Law crept in so that the offense would increase. But where sin increased, grace increased even more, 21 so that, just as sin ruled by bringing death,[a] so also grace might rule by bringing justification[b] that results in eternal life through Jesus the Messiah,[c] our Lord.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 5:21 Lit. ruled in death
  2. Romans 5:21 Lit. through justification
  3. Romans 5:21 Or Christ