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One Man, A World of Trouble
Commentators agree that this verse identifies a single, historical source for the universal problems of sin and death: the transgression of the first man, Adam. Paul isn't just saying Adam set a bad example; he's explaining that Adam's act fundamentally altered the human condition, introducing sin and its consequence, death, into the world for all his descendants.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
Verses 12-21 have been usually regarded as the most difficult part of the New Testament. It is not the design of these Notes to enter into a minute…
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:12
Therefore (δια τουτο). "For this reason." What reason? Probably the argument made in verses 1-11, assuming our justification and u…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
Therefore—The train of thought that follows is suggested by the mention that had just been made of atonement and reconciliation. W…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:11–14
19th Century
Preacher
But we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 5:12
The one man through whom sin entered the world is not immediately named (see v.14). The same procedure of talking about a man before he is named is…
John Calvin
On Romans 5:12
16th Century
Theologian
Wherefore as, etc. He now begins to expand on the same doctrine by comparing it with what is of an opposite character. For since …
John Gill
On Romans 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
Wherefore as by one man sin entered into the world The design of these words, and of the following, is to show how men c…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 5:12–14
17th Century
Minister
The design of what follows is plain. It is to exalt our views respecting the blessings Christ has procured for us, by comparing them with the evil …