Romans 5:20

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

Law was introduced in order that offences might be multiplied. But, where sins were multiplied, the loving-kindness of God was lavished the more,

Cross References

Matthew 20:9

Now when those who had been hired about five o'clock went up, they received two shillings each.

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn what this means--'I desire mercy, and not sacrifice'; for I did not come to call the religious, but the outcast."

Luke 7:47

And for this, I tell you, her sins, many as they are, have been pardoned, because she has loved greatly; but one who has little pardoned him, loves but little."

John 10:10

The thief comes only to steal, to kill, and to destroy; I have come that they may have Life, and may have it in greater fullness.

John 15:22

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have had no sin to answer for; but as it is, they have no excuse for their sin.

Romans 4:15

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

Romans 6:1

What are we to say, then? Are we to continue to sin, in order that God's loving-kindness may be multiplied?

Romans 6:14

For Sin shall not lord it over you. You are living under the reign, not of Law, but of Love.