Romans 5:18 Meaning
Therefore 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.
Context Explained
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.
20Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
John 3:17
This verse emphasizes that Jesus came to save the world, connecting to the theme of justification.
Romans 8:1
This verse states that there is no condemnation for those in Christ, reinforcing the theme of justification.
Titus 3:7
This verse speaks of being justified by God's grace, aligning with the theme of justification through Christ.
Source: Romans 5:18