Romans 5:12 Meaning
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
Context Explained
10For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.
11And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement.
12Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
13(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.
14Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Genesis 3:6
This verse describes the original sin that brought death into the world, linking to the theme of humanity's fall.
Romans 6:23
This verse states that the wages of sin is death, reinforcing the consequences of sin introduced here.
1 John 1:8
This verse discusses the reality of sin in all people, echoing the theme of universal sinfulness.
Source: Romans 5:12