Romans 5:13

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Even before the time of the Law there was sin in the world; but sin cannot be charged against a man where no Law exists.

Cross References

Romans 3:20

For 'no human being will be pronounced righteous before God' as the result of obedience to Law; for it is Law that shows what sin is.

Romans 4:15

Law entails punishment; but, where no Law exists, no breach of it is possible.

1 Corinthians 15:56

It is sin that gives death its sting, and it is the Law that gives sin its power.

1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed out of Death into Life, because we love our Brothers. The man who does not love remains in a state of Death.

1 John 3:4

Every one who lives sinfully is living in violation of Law. Sin is violation of Law.