Romans 5:20
The Scripture
(20) Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul explains that the righteousness of God is revealed through faith in Christ, and that sin and death are overcome by the promise of life. He contrasts the present state of believers with the future state of the world, emphasizing that God's justice and mercy are both present and future.
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