Romans 5:16 meaning and explanation
Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.
Romans 5:16, Berean Standard Bible
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In Romans 5 Paul is comparing Adam and Christ for a church he has not yet visited. Here he sharpens the contrast: Adam's single trespass brought judgment and condemnation, yet God's free gift comes after many trespasses and still brings justification.
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