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So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.
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Adam's Legacy vs. Christ's
Scholars highlight that this verse is a powerful summary. Just as Adam's single act of disobedience had universal consequences, bringing condemnation to all humanity connected to him, Christ's single act of righteousness has the power to bring justification and life to all humanity connected to Him by faith.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore. (Greek: ara oun). This properly signifies a summing up, a recapitulation of what had been stated in the previ…
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore.—Recapitulating what has just been said.
The offence of one.—Rather, One trespass.
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
Therefore, etc. This is an incomplete sentence; it will be complete if the words condemnation and justification…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore as by the offence of one Or by one offence, as before, the guilt of which is imputed to, and
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
After discussing the entry of sin into this world, the Apostle addresses the history of grace, which abolishes sin.
Concerning thi…
