Romans 5:13

Weymouth NT

For prior to the Law sin was already in the world; only it is not entered in the account against us when no Law exists.

Cross References

Romans 3:20

For on the ground of obedience to Law no man living will be declared righteous before Him. Law simply brings a sure knowledge of sin.

Romans 4:15

For the Law inflicts punishment; but where no Law exists, there can be no violation of Law.

1 Corinthians 15:56

Now sin is the sting of death, and sin derives its power from the Law;

1 John 3:14

As for us, we know that we have already passed out of death into Life–because we love our brother men. He who is destitute of love continues dead.

1 John 3:4

Every one who is guilty of sin is also guilty of violating Law; for sin is the violation of Law.