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The Law Reveals Sin
Commentators explain that the Law of Moses was not given to save people, but to make sin 'abound.' It functions like a diagnostic tool, revealing the sin that was already present and making us conscious of our rebellion against God. By showing the true extent of our spiritual sickness, the law demonstrates our desperate need for a savior.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 5:20
18th Century
Theologian
Moreover. But. What is said in this verse and the following seems designed to address the Jew, who might claim that the law of Moses was i…
AT Robertson
On Romans 5:20
Came in beside (παρεισηλθεν). Second aorist active indicative of double compound παρεισερχομα, late verb, in N.T. only here and Ga…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 5:20
19th Century
Bishop
Entered.—A graphic metaphorical expression: “Came in to the side of” the sin already existing; “took its place,” as it were, “by t…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 5:20
19th Century
Preacher
That the offence might abound, but where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: (Romans 5:20)
It makes us see sin wh…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 5:20
At the conclusion of the chapter, Adam as a figure fades from view. Yet his influence is still present in the mention of sin and death. Paul now in…
John Calvin
On Romans 5:20
16th Century
Theologian
But the law intervened, etc. This subject depends on what he had said previously: that there was sin before the law was published…
John Gill
On Romans 5:20
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, the law entered
By "the law" is meant, not the law of nature, much less the law of sin; rather the ceremon…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 5:20–21
17th Century
Minister
By Christ and His righteousness, we have more and greater privileges than we lost by the offense of Adam. The moral law showed that many thoughts, …