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So then as through one trespass [the judgment came] unto all men to condemnation; even so through one act of righteousness [the free gift came] unto all men to justification of life.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

So then (αρα ουν). Conclusion of the argument. Cf. 7:3,25; 8:12, etc. Paul resumes the parallel between Adam and Christ begun in v…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore. (Greek: ara oun). This properly signifies a summing up, a recapitulation of what had been stated in the previ…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Therefore.—Recapitulating what has just been said.

The offence of one.—Rather, One trespass.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

At this point, Paul provides something of a conclusion to v.12 (see comment on vv.13–14), but in such a way as to take account of the intervening m…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Therefore, etc. This is an incomplete sentence; it will be complete if the words condemnation and justification

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore as by the offence of one
Or by one offence, as before, the guilt of which is imputed to, and

[judgment…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. After discu ing the entry of sin into this world, the Apostle addre es the history of grace, which abolishes sin.

    Concerning this,…

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