Commentators unanimously agree that Paul is not asking a genuine question but is raising a potential, dangerous objection to his own teaching. After stating that grace abounds where sin abounds (Romans 5:20), he anticipates someone twisting this truth to mean, 'Let's sin more so we can experience more grace.' Scholars across the board describe this as a 'horrible' or 'diabolical' suggestion that Paul will dismantle in the following verses.