Romans 5:20

Weymouth NT

Now Law was brought in later on, so that transgression might increase. But where sin increased, grace has overflowed;

Cross References

Matthew 20:9

»When those came who had begun at five o'clock, they received a shilling apiece;«

Matthew 9:13

But go and learn what this means, `It is mercy that I desire, not sacrifice'; for I did not come to appeal to the righteous, but to sinners.«

Luke 7:47

This is the reason why I tell you that her sins, her many sins, are forgiven–because she has loved much; but he who is forgiven little, loves little.«

John 10:10

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

John 15:22

»If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have had no sin; but as the case stands they are without excuse for their sin.«

Romans 4:15

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

Romans 6:1

To what conclusion, then, shall we come? Are we to persist in sinning in order that the grace extended to us may be the greater?

Romans 6:14

For Sin shall not be lord over you, since you are subjects not of Law, but of grace.