romans 5:16 And 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. - Free Bible Online

romans 5:16 And the gift is not like [that which came] through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgment [arose] from one [transgression] resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift [arose] from many transgressions resulting in justification.


      16. And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the gift--"Another point of contrast may be mentioned."
      for the judgment--"sentence."
      was by one--rather, "was of one," meaning not "one man," but, as appears from the next clause, "one offense."
      to condemnation, but the free gift--"gift of grace."
      is of many offences unto justification--a glorious point of contrast. "The condemnation by Adam was for one sin; but the justification by Christ is an absolution not only from the guilt of that first offense, mysteriously attaching to every individual of the race, but from the countless offenses it, to which, as a germ lodged in the bosom of every child of Adam, it unfolds itself in his life." This is the meaning of "grace abounding towards us in the abundance of the gift of righteousness." It is a grace not only rich in its character, but rich in detail; it is a "righteousness" not only rich in a complete justification of the guilty, condemned sinner; but rich in the amplitude of the ground which it covers, leaving no one sin of any of the justified uncancelled, but making him, though loaded with the guilt of myriads of offenses, "the righteousness of God in Christ."

JFB.


Questions Related to this Verse

Where in Scripture does it mention God's plan of salvation through blood atonement?

Where in Scripture does it talk about The gifts and blessings of God both now and in heaven?

Where In Scripture Does It Talk About The Grace Of God?

Where In Scripture Does It Talk About Justification?

Where In Scripture Does It Talk About God Justifying The Believer?

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