Romans 5:21
The Scripture
(21) That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
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.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Romans 5:14Romans 6:12Romans 6:14Romans 6:16John 1:16John 1:17Titus 2:11Hebrews 4:16I Peter 5:10Romans 5:17Romans 4:13Romans 8:10
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 5:17Romans 11:6I Corinthians 15:10Romans 9:30Romans 10:3I Kings 2:11