Romans 5:17 Meaning
For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
Context Explained
15But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many.
16And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment was by one to condemnation, but the free gift is of many offences unto justification.
17For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)
18Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.
19For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 6:14
This verse states that sin shall not have dominion over believers, emphasizing the victory through Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:21
This verse speaks of Christ becoming sin for us, connecting to the theme of righteousness through Him.
Ephesians 2:8-9
This verse emphasizes salvation by grace through faith, aligning with the theme of receiving grace.
Source: Romans 5:17