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Romans 5:20
New English Translation
Romans 5:20
New English Translation
20 Now the law came in[a] so that the transgression[b] may increase, but where sin increased, grace multiplied all the more,
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- Romans 5:20 tn Grk “slipped in.”
- Romans 5:20 tn Or “trespass.”
Romans 5:20
New International Version
Romans 5:20
New International Version
20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase.(A) But where sin increased, grace increased all the more,(B)
Romans 5:20
New King James Version
Romans 5:20
New King James Version
20 Moreover (A)the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace (B)abounded much more,
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Romans 5:20
English Standard Version
Romans 5:20
English Standard Version
20 Now (A)the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, (B)grace abounded all the more,
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