Romans 5:18

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

Modern
So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.
Traditional
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.
Literal
So then, just as through one trespass is condemnation to all men so also through one righteous act is justification of life to all men.
Latin
Igitur sicut per unius delictum in omnes homines in condemnationem: sic et per unius justitiam in omnes homines in justificationem vitæ.

Original

Greek
English
So then, just as one trespass brought condemnation for all men, so also one act of righteousness brought justification and life for all men.

Notes

  • Christ’s one act of righteousness refers to his death on the cross, a righteous act because Christ chose to die in obedience to the Father’s will (see John 10:18).

  • life for all men: Paul is not teaching that all people will experience the new life that Christ won through his death on the cross. New life is available to everyone through Christ, but not everyone receives it.

Parallels

Genesis 3:1–7

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 Condemnation: Universal, Caused by the Offense of Adam Fall of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Gifts from God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Both Temporal and Spiritual Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Imputed Sin Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Justification Before God: Under the Gospel by Imputation of Christ's Righteousness Justification Before God: Under the Gospel is of Grace Justification: General Scriptures Concerning Man: Involved Posterity in his Ruin Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children Sin: Fruits of Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating The Fall of Man: Punishment Consequent Upon: Eternal Death