But not as the trespass (αλλ' ουχ ως). It is more contrast than parallel: "the trespass" (το παραπτωμα, the slip, fall to one side…

But not as the offense. This is the first point of contrast between the effect of the sin of Adam and of the work of Christ. The word …

Now comes the statement of the contrast which extends over the next five verses. The points of difference are thrown into relief by the points of r…

But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by g…

In this section Christ’s effect on the human race is seen as totally different from that of Adam—and vastly superior. Any hint of parallelism sugge…

But not as the offense, etc. Now follows the rectifying or the completion of the comparison already introduced. The Apostle does not, howe…

But not as the offence, so also is the free gift
By "the offence", or "fall", as the word signifies, is meant the fi…

Through one man's offense, all people are exposed to eternal condemnation. But the grace and mercy of God, and the free gift of righteousness and s…

1. After discu ing the entry of sin into this world, the Apostle addre es the history of grace, which abolishes sin.

   Concerning this,…