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Death's Reign Proves Sin's Reign
Commentators agree that Paul's key argument here is that death's universal rule from Adam to Moses proves sin's universal reign. Since death is the consequence of sin, the fact that everyone died—even those who didn't break a specific, revealed command like Adam did—demonstrates that all humanity was under sin's condemnation through their connection to Adam.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:14
18th Century
Theologian
Nevertheless. Although sin is not imputed where there is no law, death still reigned.
Death reigned. Men died; they were u…
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:14
Even over them that had not sinned after the likeness of Adam's transgression (κα επ τους μη αμαρτησαντας επ τω ομοιωματ της παραβ…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:14
19th Century
Bishop
After the similitude of Adam’s transgression—that is, “in direct defiance of divine command.” They had not incurred just …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, ever over …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 5:14
The dash at the end of v.12 (NIV) is intended to indicate that the comparison that Paul launched with his “just as” is not carried through. In view…
John Calvin
On Romans 5:14
16th Century
Theologian
Even over them, etc. Though this passage is commonly understood as referring to infants, who, being guilty of no actual sin, die …
John Gill
On Romans 5:14
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses
Though the law of Moses was not yet given, death exerted itself, and e…
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 …