Romans 5:20

“Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:”

"Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:" - Romans 5:20
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What does Romans 5:20 mean?

Romans 5:20 in the King James Version (KJV) states, "Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound". This verse is a powerful reminder of the contrast between sin and grace, and the overwhelming abundance of grace…

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Abundance of Grace: A Reflection on Romans 5:20

The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Romans, presents a powerful contrast between the weight of sin and the overwhelming abundance of grace. Romans 5:20 states, "Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound." This…

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A Prayer of Thankfulness for Abundant Grace

O Gracious Heavenly Father, We humbly come before Your throne of grace, acknowledging the depth of our shortcomings and the unshakeable truth of Your Word. In Romans 5:20, You have revealed to us the profound truth that though sin entered through the law, grace did much more…

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Romans 5:20 - "Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:"
Romans 5:20-21 - "The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
"The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, so that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." - Romans 5:20-21
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Romans 5:4 - "And patience, experience; and experience, hope:"
Romans 6:20 - "For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness."
Romans 2:20 - "An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law."
Romans 7:20 - "Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me."
Romans 3:20 - "Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin."
Romans 11:20 - "Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear:"
Romans 4:20 - "He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;"
Romans 8:20 - "For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope,"
Romans 14:20 - "For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence."
Romans 5:5 - "And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."
Romans 5:13 - "(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law."
Romans 1:20 – "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen."
Romans 11:5 - "Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace."
Romans 1:20 – "For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities have been clearly seen."
"And patience, experience; and experience, hope:" - Romans 5:4
Romans 8:5 - "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit."
Romans 13:5 - "Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake."