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◄ Romans 5:16►

New International Version
Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification.

New Living Translation
And the result of God’s gracious gift is very different from the result of that one man’s sin. For Adam’s sin led to condemnation, but God’s free gift leads to our being made right with God, even though we are guilty of many sins.

English Standard Version
And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification.

Berean Standard Bible
Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.

Berean Literal Bible
And the giftis not as through one having sinned. For truly the judgment from onewas unto condemnation; but the giftis out of many trespasses unto justification.

King James Bible
And not asit was by one that sinned,so is the gift: for the judgmentwas by one to condemnation, but the free giftis of many offences unto justification.

New King James Version
And the giftis not likethat which came through the one who sinned. For the judgmentwhich came from oneoffense resulted in condemnation, but the free giftwhich came from many offensesresulted in justification.

New American Standard Bible
The gift is not likethat which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgmentarose from oneoffense, resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the gracious giftarose from many offenses, resulting in justification.

NASB 1995
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.

NASB 1977
And the gift is not likethat which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgmentarose from onetransgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free giftarose from many transgressions resulting in justification.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the gift is not likethat which came through the one who sinned; for on the one hand the judgmentarose from onetransgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the gracious giftarose from many transgressions resulting in justification.

Amplified Bible
Nor is the gift [of grace] likethat which came through the one who sinned. For on the one hand the judgment [following the sin]resulted from one trespass and brought condemnation, but on the other hand the free giftresulted from many trespasses and brought justification [the release from sin’s penalty for those who believe].

Christian Standard Bible
And the gift is not like the one man’s sin, because from one sin came the judgment, resulting in condemnation, but from many trespasses came the gift, resulting in justification.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And the gift is not like the one man’s sin, because from one sin came the judgment, resulting in condemnation, but from many trespasses came the gift, resulting in justification.

American Standard Version
And not as through one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment came of one unto condemnation, but the free gift came of many trespasses unto justification.

Contemporary English Version
There is a lot of difference between Adam's sin and God's gift. That one sin led to punishment. But God's gift made it possible for us to be acceptable to him, even though we have sinned many times.

English Revised Version
And not as through one that sinned, so is the gift: for the judgment came of one unto condemnation, but the free gift came of many trespasses unto justification.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There is also no comparison between [God's] gift and the one who sinned. The verdict which followed one person's failure condemned everyone. But, even after many failures, the gift brought God's approval.

Good News Translation
And there is a difference between God's gift and the sin of one man. After the one sin, came the judgment of "Guilty"; but after so many sins, comes the undeserved gift of "Not guilty!"

International Standard Version
Nor can the free gift be compared to what came through the man who sinned. For the sentence that followed one man's offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift brought justification, even after many offenses.

NET Bible
And the gift is not like the one who sinned. For judgment, resulting from the one transgression, led to condemnation, but the gracious gift from the many failures led to justification.

New Heart English Bible
The gift is not as through one who sinned: for the judgment came by one to condemnation, but the free gift came of many trespasses to justification.

Webster's Bible Translation
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 offenses to justification.

Weymouth New Testament
And it is not with the gift as it was with the results of one individual's sin; for the judgement which one individual provoked resulted in condemnation, whereas the free gift after a multitude of transgressions results in acquittal.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin: The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation, but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.

World English Bible
The gift is not as through one who sinned; for the judgment came by one to condemnation, but the free gift followed many trespasses to justification.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and not as through one who sinned [is] the free gift, for the judgment indeed [is] of one to condemnation, but the gift [is] of many offenses to a declaration of “Righteous,”

Berean Literal Bible
And the giftis not as through one having sinned. For truly the judgment from onewas unto condemnation; but the giftis out of many trespasses unto justification.

Young's Literal Translation
and not as through one who did sin is the free gift, for the judgment indeed is of one to condemnation, but the gift is of many offences to a declaration of 'Righteous,'

Smith's Literal Translation
And not as by one having sinned, the gift: for truly the judgment of one to condemnation, but the favor of many falls to justification.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And not as it was by one sin, so also is the gift. For judgment indeed was by one unto condemnation; but grace is of many offences, unto justification.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the sin through one is not entirely like the gift. For certainly, the judgment of one was unto condemnation, but the grace toward many offenses is unto justification.

New American Bible
And the gift is not like the result of the one person’s sinning. For after one sin there was the judgment that brought condemnation; but the gift, after many transgressions, brought acquittal.

New Revised Standard Version
And the free gift is not like the effect of the one man’s sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brings justification.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the effect of the gift of God was greater than the effect of the offence of Adam: for while the judgment from one man’s offence resulted in condemnation of many, the gift of God in forgiveness of sins resulted in righteousness to many more.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And the gift is not the same as the offense of the one, for the judgment was from the one to pronouncing guilty verdicts, but the gift was from many sins to righteousness.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And the gift is not like the sentence that came through one who sinned: for the sentence to condemnation was because of one offense; but the favor bestowed in order to justification, is because of many offenses.

Godbey New Testament
And not as by the one having sinned, is the free gift; for indeed, judgment was from one unto condemnation, but the free gift is from many transgressions unto justification.

Haweis New Testament
And the giftis not as for one who sinned: for the judgment indeedcame by one to condemnation, but the free giftleads to justification from many offences.

Mace New Testament
neither is the gift, as was the fall by one sin: for the sentence of condemnation, was for one offence; but the divine favour extends to justification from a multitude of sins.

Weymouth New Testament
And it is not with the gift as it was with the results of one individual's sin; for the judgement which one individual provoked resulted in condemnation, whereas the free gift after a multitude of transgressions results in acquittal.

Worrell New Testament
And not as through one that sinned,so is the gift; for, indeed, the judgmentcame of onetrespass unto condemnation; but the free giftcame of many trespasses unto justification.

Worsley New Testament
For the gift is not asthe sentence was by one that sinned; for the sentenceis passed from oneoffence to condemnation, but the free giftis of many offences to justification.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Death in Adam, Life in Christ
…15But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abound to the many!16Again,the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin:The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation,but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.17For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive an abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!…

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 15:21-22
For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. / For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive.

1 Corinthians 15:45-49
So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam a life-giving spirit. / The spiritual, however, was not first, but the natural, and then the spiritual. / The first man was of the dust of the earth, the second man from heaven. ...

Romans 3:23-24
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, / and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.

Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:21
God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.

Ephesians 2:8-9
For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, / not by works, so that no one can boast.

Galatians 3:13-14
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” / He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.

Hebrews 9:28
so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.

Isaiah 53:5-6
But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. / We all like sheep have gone astray, each one has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid upon Him the iniquity of us all.

Isaiah 53:11
After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.

Genesis 3:17-19
And to Adam He said: “Because you have listened to the voice of your wife and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat, cursed is the ground because of you; through toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. / Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. / By the sweat of your brow you will eat your bread, until you return to the ground—because out of it were you taken. For dust you are, and to dust you shall return.”

Genesis 2:17
but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil; for in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die.”

1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

John 3:16-17
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. / For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

Treasury of Scripture

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 offenses to justification.

for the.

Genesis 3:6-19
And when the woman saw that the treewas good for food, and that itwas pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to makeone wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat…

Galatians 3:10
For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursedis every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

James 2:10
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in onepoint, he is guilty of all.

but the free.

Isaiah 1:18
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Isaiah 43:25
I,even I,am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins.

Isaiah 44:22
I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee.

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Romans 5

1.Being justified by faith, we have peace with God;
2.and joy in our hope;
8.that since we were reconciled by his blood, when we were enemies;
10.we shall much more be saved, being reconciled.
12.As sin and death came by Adam;
17.so much more righteousness and life by Jesus Christ.
20.Where sin abounded, grace did superabound.

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Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin:
This phrase contrasts the consequences of Adam's sin with the gift of grace through Jesus Christ. Adam's sin introduced sin and death into the world (Genesis 3), affecting all humanity. In contrast, the "gift" refers to the grace and righteousness offered through Jesus (Romans 5:15). This highlights the superiority and abundance of God's grace over the effects of sin. Theologically, this sets up the doctrine of original sin versus the redemptive work of Christ.

The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation,
Adam's single act of disobedience (eating the forbidden fruit) resulted in judgment and condemnation for all humanity (Genesis 2:17, 3:6-19). This reflects the biblical principle that sin leads to death and separation from God (Romans 6:23). The historical context of Adam's sin is foundational for understanding the need for redemption. Theologically, this underscores the seriousness of sin and its universal impact.

but the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification.
Despite the multitude of sins committed by humanity, the gift of grace through Jesus Christ brings justification (Romans 3:24). Justification is a legal term signifying being declared righteous before God. This reflects the abundant mercy and grace of God, who provides a way for reconciliation despite repeated human failures. Theologically, this emphasizes the sufficiency of Christ's atonement and the transformative power of grace. This connects to prophecies of a coming Redeemer (Isaiah 53) and the fulfillment of the law through Christ (Matthew 5:17).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Adam
The first man created by God, whose sin brought condemnation to all humanity. His act of disobedience is contrasted with the redemptive work of Christ.

2.Jesus Christ
The Son of God, whose sacrificial death and resurrection provide the gift of justification and eternal life to those who believe.

3.Paul the Apostle
The author of the Book of Romans, writing to the believers in Rome to explain the doctrine of justification by faith.

4.Rome
The city to which Paul addressed this epistle, a center of early Christianity and a place of diverse cultural and religious influences.

5.The Fall
The event in Genesis where Adam and Eve disobeyed God, resulting in sin entering the world and affecting all of creation.

Teaching Points

The Contrast Between Adam and Christ
Adam's sin brought condemnation to all, while Christ's sacrifice offers justification. This highlights the transformative power of Christ's work compared to the destructive nature of sin.

The Nature of the Gift
Justification is a gift from God, not earned by human effort. This underscores the grace and mercy of God in providing salvation.

The Abundance of Grace
Despite the multitude of sins, God's grace through Christ is sufficient to cover all. Believers can find assurance in the sufficiency of Christ's atonement.

Living in Justification
Understanding justification should lead to a life of gratitude and obedience, reflecting the transformative power of the gospel in daily living.

The Role of Faith
Justification is accessed through faith in Jesus Christ. Believers are called to trust in His finished work on the cross for their salvation.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Romans 5:16?

2.How does Romans 5:16 contrast Adam's sin with Christ's gift of grace?

3.What does "justification" in Romans 5:16 mean for believers today?

4.How can understanding Romans 5:16 deepen our appreciation for Jesus' sacrifice?

5.How does Romans 5:16 connect to Ephesians 2:8-9 on grace and faith?

6.How should Romans 5:16 influence our daily walk with Christ?

7.How does Romans 5:16 explain the concept of justification versus condemnation?

8.What is the significance of the "one man" mentioned in Romans 5:16?

9.How does Romans 5:16 relate to the idea of original sin?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 5?

11.What does 'justification by faith' mean?

12.What defines Free Grace Theology?

13.(Romans 1:32) Does pronouncing death and judgment on those who practice such sins contradict New Testament themes of forgiveness and grace?

14.What is the meaning of God's grace?

What Does Romans 5:16 Mean

Again, the gift is not like the result of the one man’s sin

• Paul begins with a quick reminder that he is contrasting two vastly different realities: Adam’s trespass and Christ’s gracious gift (Romans 5:15).

• Adam’s single act of disobedience opened the door for sin and death to infect every human being (Genesis 3;Romans 5:12).

• Christ’s “gift” is His own righteousness extended to us through His sacrificial death and resurrection (John 1:17;2 Corinthians 9:15).

• The point: what Christ brings is not merely a reversal but an overwhelming, super-abundant answer (Romans 5:20).

The judgment that followed one sin brought condemnation

• Adam’s solitary sin in Eden had immediate consequences: “in Adam all die” (1 Corinthians 15:22).

• God’s sentence—spiritual and physical death—fell on the whole human race (Genesis 2:17;Romans 6:23a).

• Condemnation here is legal language: the guilty verdict rendered by a holy Judge (John 3:18).

• Humanity’s inability to self-rescue underscores why the gospel is absolutely necessary (Galatians 3:22).

But the gift that followed many trespasses brought justification

• Unlike the single trespass, Christ’s gift comes after “many trespasses”—every sin ever committed (Isaiah 53:6;Titus 3:5).

• Justification means God declares repentant sinners righteous, imputing Christ’s obedience to them (Romans 3:24–25;2 Corinthians 5:21).

• Notice the order: the gift does not wait for us to clean up; it meets us amid our sins and wipes the record clean (Colossians 2:13–14).

• Because Christ bore sin once for all (Hebrews 9:28;1 Peter 3:18), the justified now live under grace rather than condemnation (Romans 8:1).

summary

Romans 5:16 draws a vivid contrast: Adam’s single act earned universal guilt and judgment, but Christ’s gracious gift, offered after humanity had multiplied its sins beyond number, brings full acquittal. One man’s disobedience plunged us into condemnation; one Man’s obedience provides unshakable justification. In Christ, what was lost in Eden is more than restored—believers stand forever righteous before God.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(16)The judgment was by one.--The judgment, verdict, or sentence from a single case ends in, or in other words takes the form of, condemnation; whereas, on the other hand, the free gift, starting from or prompted by many sins, ends in, takes the form of, justification. In the former of these cases the verdict is "Guilty," while in the other case it (or, rather, the free act of grace which takes its place) is a verdict of acquittal.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Again,
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

the
τὸ(to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

gift
δώρημα(dōrēma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1434:A gift, bounty. From doreomai; a bestowment.

[is] not
οὐχ(ouch)
Adverb
Strong's 3756:No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

like
ὡς(hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

[the result of]
δι’(di’)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the one [man’s]
ἑνὸς(henos)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

sin:
ἁμαρτήσαντος(hamartēsantos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 264:Perhaps from a and the base of meros; properly, to miss the mark, i.e. to err, especially to sin.

The
τὸ(to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

judgment
κρίμα(krima)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2917:From krino; a decision ('crime').

[that followed]
ἐξ(ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

one [sin]
ἑνὸς(henos)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 1520:One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

[brought]
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

condemnation,
κατάκριμα(katakrima)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2631:Punishment following condemnation, penal servitude, penalty. From katakrino; an adverse sentence.

but
δὲ(de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
τὸ(to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

gift
χάρισμα(charisma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5486:From charizomai; a gratuity, i.e. Deliverance;, a endowment, i.e. religious qualification, or miraculous faculty.

[that followed]
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

many
πολλῶν(pollōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 4183:Much, many; often.

trespasses
παραπτωμάτων(paraptōmatōn)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3900:A falling away, lapse, slip, false step, trespass, sin. From parapipto; a side-slip, i.e. error or transgression.

[brought]
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

justification.
δικαίωμα(dikaiōma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1345:From dikaioo; an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision.

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