Romans 5:20
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The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
Read Romans 5:20 Using Other Translations
Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.
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