Romans 4:15

Translations

Modern

…because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression.

Traditional

Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.

Literal

For the law brings about wrath; and where there is no law, neither is there transgression.

Latin

Lex enim iram operatur. Ubi enim non est lex, nec prævaricatio.

Original

Greek

English

…because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression.

Notes

Romans 4:15

where there is no law, neither is there transgression: Paul always uses the word transgression to mean not obeying a plain commandment of God (see also 2:23; 5:14; Galatians 3:19; 1 Timothy 2:14). So, transgression can only exist where the law exists. This is why violating the law always brings punishment. The law that God gave to the Israelites had detailed requirements. This made the people more accountable for sin than before their law existed. When they inevitably violated this law, God punished them more severely.

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