Romans 5:17

Death in Adam, Life in Christ · Romans 5:12–21
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Translations

Modern
For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!
Traditional
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.)
Literal
For if, by the trespass of the one, death reigned through the one, much more will those receiving the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ!
Latin
Si enim unius delicto mors regnavit per unum: multo magis abundantiam gratiæ, et donationis, et justitiæ accipientes, in vita regnabunt per unum Jesum Christum.

Original

Greek
English
For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

Notes

Both Adam and Jesus Christ performed a single act whose effects reach all the people they represent. Adam represents all people. To be represented by Christ, people must receive the gift of righteousness.

Parallels

Genesis 3:1–7

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Adam (Person) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Church Crucifixion Death Imputation Incarnation Last Judgment Letter to the Romans Man Man, Old and New New Creation, New Creature Offend, Offense Righteousness Second Adam Sin

Topics

Adam: The First Man Atonement: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Eternal Life: Saints: Shall Reign In Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Grace is Described as All-Abundant Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Jesus Christ Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is of Grace Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Man: Involved Posterity in his Ruin Righteousness Imputed is a Free Gift Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children Sin: Fruits of Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating The Gifts of God: Spiritual: Righteousness The Punishment of the Wicked: Future Described as Death