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Grace Overwhelms Sin
Scholars emphasize the "much more" aspect of this verse. Christ's work doesn't just cancel out the damage from Adam's sin; it provides something far superior. While one man's trespass led to the reign of death, the "abundance of grace" in Jesus leads believers to a more exalted and secure state than Adam ever had, causing them to "reign in life."
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:17
18th Century
Theologian
For if. This verse contains the same idea as previously presented, but in a varied form. It is condensing the whole subject and p…
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:17
Much more (πολλω μαλλον). Argument a fortiori again. Condition of first class assumed to be true. Note balanced words in th…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:17
19th Century
Bishop
Further confirmation of the contrast between the effect of Adam’s sin and the atonement of Christ. The one produced a reign of death; the other sha…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:15–17
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Romans 5:17
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…
John Calvin
On Romans 5:17
16th Century
Theologian
For if the offense of one, etc. He again adds a general explanation, on which he elaborates further; for it was not at all his pu…
John Gill
On Romans 5:17
17th Century
Pastor
For if by one man's offence death reigned by one
It may be rendered, "by one offence death reigned by one"; for it w…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 5:15–19
17th Century
Minister
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…