Romans 5:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

²⁰ The law came along to multiply the trespass.  But where sin multiplied, grace multiplied even more,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ But then Law came in, [only] to expand and increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased and abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it and increased the more and superabounded,

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:

Common English Bible

²⁰ The Law stepped in to amplify the failure, but where sin increased, grace multiplied even more.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ Now the law entered in such a way that offenses would abound. But where offenses were abundant, grace was superabundant.

Romans 5:20 Cross References

Isaiah 1:18

‘Come, let’s settle this,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are crimson red, they will be like wool.

Ezekiel 16:52

You must also bear your disgrace, since you have helped your sisters.  For they appear more righteous than you because of your sins, which you committed more detestably than they did. So you also, be ashamed and bear your disgrace, since you have made your sisters appear righteous.

Numbers 21:9

So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. Whenever someone was bitten, and he looked at the bronze snake, he recovered.

Matthew 20:9

‘When those who were hired at about five came, they each received one denarius.

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this means: I desire mercy and not sacrifice.   , For I didn’t come to call the righteous, but sinners.’

Luke 7:47

Therefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven; that’s why she loved much. But the one who is forgiven little, loves little.’

John 10:10

A thief comes only to steal   and kill and destroy.   I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.

John 15:22

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin.   Now they have no excuse for their sin.

Romans 4:15

because the law produces wrath.  And where there is no law,  there is no transgression.

Romans 6:1

What should we say then?  Should we continue in sin so that grace may multiply?

Romans 6:14

For sin will not rule over you, because you are not under the law  but under grace.