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The law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly;
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
Came in beside (παρεισηλθεν). Second aorist active indicative of double compound παρεισερχομα, late verb, in N.T. only here and Ga…
19th Century
Anglican
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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Baptist
That the offence might abound, but where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: (Romans 5:20)
It makes us see sin wh…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
But the law intervened, etc. This subject depends on what he had said previously: that there was sin before the law was published…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, the law entered By "the law" is meant, not the law of nature, much less the law of sin; rather the ceremon…
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, …
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the sin which entered this world through Adam is removed by the gift of grace, the Apostle now shows that the sin whic…
