New International Versionso that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
New Living TranslationSo just as sin ruled over all people and brought them to death, now God’s wonderful grace rules instead, giving us right standing with God and resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
English Standard Versionso that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Berean Standard Bibleso that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Berean Literal Bibleso that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness, unto eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
King James BibleThat as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
New King James Versionso that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
New American Standard Bibleso that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
NASB 1995so that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
NASB 1977that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Legacy Standard Bibleso that, as sin reigned in death, even so grace would reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amplified Bibleso that, as sin reigned in death, so also grace would reign through righteousness which brings eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christian Standard Bibleso that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness, resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Holman Christian Standard Bibleso that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness, resulting in eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
American Standard Versionthat, as sin reigned in death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Contemporary English VersionSin ruled by means of death. But God's gift of grace now rules, and God has accepted us because of Jesus Christ our Lord. This means that we will have eternal life.
English Revised Versionthat, as sin reigned in death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationAs sin ruled by bringing death, God's kindness would rule by bringing us his approval. This results in our living forever because of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Good News TranslationSo then, just as sin ruled by means of death, so also God's grace rules by means of righteousness, leading us to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
International Standard Versionso that, just as sin ruled by bringing death, so also grace might rule by bringing justification that results in eternal life through Jesus the Messiah, our Lord.
NET Bibleso that just as sin reigned in death, so also grace will reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
New Heart English Biblethat as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to everlasting life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Webster's Bible TranslationThat as sin hath reigned to death, even so might grace reign through righteousness to eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Weymouth New Testamentin order that as sin has exercised kingly sway in inflicting death, so grace, too, may exercise kingly sway in bestowing a righteousness which results in the Life of the Ages through Jesus Christ our Lord. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleso that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
World English Biblethat as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthat even as sin reigned in death, so also grace may reign, through righteousness, to continuous life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Berean Literal Bibleso that, just as sin reigned in death, so also grace might reign through righteousness, unto eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Young's Literal Translation that even as the sin did reign in the death, so also the grace may reign, through righteousness, to life age-during, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Smith's Literal TranslationThat as sin reigned in death, so grace might reign by justice to life eternal, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat as sin hath reigned to death; so also grace might reign by justice unto life everlasting, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Catholic Public Domain VersionSo then, just as sin has reigned unto death, so also may grace reign through justice unto eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
New American Bibleso that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through justification for eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
New Revised Standard Versionso that, just as sin exercised dominion in death, so grace might also exercise dominion through justification leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJust as sin had reigned through death, so grace shall reign through righteousness unto eternal life by our LORD Jesus Christ.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishThat as sin reigned by death, in this way grace shall reign by righteousness to eternal life by our Lord Yeshua The Messiah. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentthat as sin has reigned, ending in death, so might grace reign by justification, ending in life eternal, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Godbey New Testamentin order that as sin reigned through death, so may grace reign also through righteousness unto eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Haweis New Testamentthat as sin had reigned by death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto life eternal by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Mace New Testament
that as sin prevailed unto death, even so might the divine favour prevail by righteousness unto eternal life, thro' Jesus Christ our Lord.
Weymouth New Testament
in order that as sin has exercised kingly sway in inflicting death, so grace, too, may exercise kingly sway in bestowing a righteousness which results in the Life of the Ages through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Worrell New Testament
that, as sin reigned in death, so also might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Worsley New Testament
so grace might reign through righteousness, unto eternal life, by Jesus Christ our Lord.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Death in Adam, Life in Christ… 20The law came in so that the trespass would increase; but where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21so that,just assinreignedindeath,soalsogracemight reignthroughrighteousnessto bringeternallifethroughJesusChristourLord.
Cross References 1 Corinthians 15:56-57The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. / But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
Galatians 3:21-22Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law. / But the Scripture pronounces all things confined by sin, so that by faith in Jesus Christ the promise might be given to those who believe.
2 Corinthians 5:21God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.
Ephesians 2:8-9For 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.
Titus 3:5-7He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit. / This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior, / so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.
John 3:16-17For 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.
1 John 5:11-12And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
1 Peter 1:3-5Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, / and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, / who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
Hebrews 9:28so 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.
Revelation 22:1-2Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb / down the middle of the main street of the city. On either side of the river stood a tree of life, bearing twelve kinds of fruit and yielding a fresh crop for each month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations.
Genesis 2:17but 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.”
Genesis 3:17-19And 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.”
Isaiah 53:11After 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.
Isaiah 61:10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Jeremiah 23:5-6Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.
Treasury of Scripture That as sin has reigned to death, even so might grace reign through righteousness to eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord. That. Romans 5:14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam's transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come. Romans 6:12,14,16 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof… grace. John 1:16,17 And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace… Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. through. Romans 5:17 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.) Romans 4:13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world,was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. Romans 8:10 And if Christbe in you, the bodyis dead because of sin; but the Spiritis life because of righteousness. unto. Romans 6:23 For the wages of sinis death; but the gift of Godis eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 10:28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall anyman pluck them out of my hand. 1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us,even eternal life. Jump to Previous Age-DuringBestowingChristDeathEternalExerciseExercisedGraceInflictingJesusKinglyLifeOrderPowerReignReignedResultsRighteousnessSinSwayJump to Next Age-DuringBestowingChristDeathEternalExerciseExercisedGraceInflictingJesusKinglyLifeOrderPowerReignReignedResultsRighteousnessSinSwayRomans 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.so thatThis phrase indicates a purpose or result, suggesting a divine intention behind the unfolding of events. It connects the preceding discussion of sin and grace to the ultimate goal of God's redemptive plan. The use of "so that" implies a transition from the problem of sin to the solution provided by God. just as sin reigned in death
Sin's dominion is characterized by death, both physical and spiritual. This reflects the consequence of Adam's transgression inGenesis 3, where death entered the world. The reign of sin is pervasive, affecting all humanity (Romans 3:23). The imagery of reigning suggests a powerful and oppressive rule, highlighting the severity of sin's impact on creation. so also grace might reign through righteousness
Grace is presented as the counterforce to sin, offering hope and redemption. The reign of grace is made possible through righteousness, which is a key theme in Paul's writings. This righteousness is not of human origin but is imputed through faith in Christ (Philippians 3:9). The contrast between the reign of sin and the reign of grace underscores the transformative power of God's grace. to bring eternal life
Eternal life is the ultimate gift of grace, contrasting with the death brought by sin. This life is not merely an unending existence but a quality of life in communion with God (John 17:3). The promise of eternal life is central to the Christian hope and is frequently mentioned in the New Testament (John 3:16, 1John 5:11-13). through Jesus Christ our Lord
Jesus Christ is the mediator of this grace and the source of eternal life. His lordship signifies authority and divinity, affirming His role in God's redemptive plan. The phrase emphasizes the exclusivity of Christ as the way to eternal life (John 14:6). The title "our Lord" reflects a personal relationship with believers, highlighting the intimate connection between Christ and His followers. Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of the Book of Romans, Paul was a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and theological teachings. 2. Jesus ChristCentral to this verse, Jesus is the means through which grace reigns, bringing eternal life. 3. Sin and DeathPersonified in this passage, sin and death are depicted as reigning forces before the intervention of grace. 4. Grace and RighteousnessThese are the divine attributes that counteract sin and death, leading to eternal life. 5. Eternal LifeThe ultimate promise and gift through Jesus Christ, contrasting the reign of sin and death. Teaching Points The Reign of Sin and DeathUnderstand the pervasive nature of sin and its consequence, death, which affects all humanity. The Power of GraceRecognize that grace is more powerful than sin, offering a new reign through righteousness. Righteousness Through ChristEmphasize that righteousness is not achieved by human effort but is a gift through Jesus Christ. Eternal Life as a Present RealityEternal life begins now for believers, as they live under the reign of grace. Living Under GraceEncourage believers to live in the freedom and power of grace, rejecting the dominion of sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Romans 5:21?
2.How does Romans 5:21 illustrate the contrast between sin's reign and grace's reign?
3.What role does Jesus Christ play in the reign of grace in Romans 5:21?
4.How can we apply the concept of grace reigning through righteousness in daily life?
5.How does Romans 5:21 connect with Ephesians 2:8-9 on salvation by grace?
6.In what ways can believers actively live under the reign of grace today?
7.How does Romans 5:21 define the relationship between sin and grace?
8.What does Romans 5:21 reveal about the nature of God's grace?
9.How does Romans 5:21 connect to the concept of eternal life?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 5?
11.What does God's grace mean in justifying us?
12.What is the pursuit of righteousness?
13.In Romans 4:6-8, does the idea of sin not being counted against believers conflict with other biblical passages that emphasize judgment and accountability?
14.So, if you are Christian, does that mean you have no sin and you are holy?What Does Romans 5:21 Mean Sin reigned in death• Paul recalls the grim reality introduced in Eden: “in the day that you eat of it, you will surely die” (Genesis 2:17). • Ever since, sin has “reigned,” ruling like a tyrant whose kingdom is marked by separation from God and physical mortality (Romans 6:23;James 1:15). • “In Adam all die” (1 Corinthians 15:22), so every human being is born under the oppressive authority of sin, powerless to free himself.
Grace might reign• Against that dark backdrop God’s favor steps onto the throne. “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more” (Romans 5:20). • Grace is not merely a sentiment; it is God’s active, sovereign choice to rescue the undeserving (Ephesians 2:8-9;Titus 2:11). • The contrast is deliberate: sin’s rule produced death; grace’s rule produces life. The new reign is stronger, wider, and eternally secure.
Through righteousness• Grace does not bypass righteousness; it satisfies it. “God made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). • Christ’s perfect obedience is credited to believers (Philippians 3:9). Grace reigns because the demands of divine justice have been fully met at the cross (Romans 3:24-26). • The result is a new standing: we are “justified by faith” (Romans 5:1), declared right before God.
To bring eternal life• The reign of grace is not temporary; its goal is everlasting. “God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son” (1 John 5:11). • Eternal life is both a present possession and a future hope (John 5:24;John 10:28). • It reverses every consequence of sin’s old dominion, culminating in resurrection and unbroken fellowship with God (Romans 8:30;Revelation 21:4).
Through Jesus Christ our Lord• The entire chain—grace, righteousness, eternal life—flows “through Jesus Christ our Lord.” There is no alternative source (John 14:6;Acts 4:12). • His lordship means the believer now lives under a new authority: not sin, but Christ (Romans 6:14). • Union with Him secures every blessing: “He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13-14).
summaryRomans 5:21 contrasts two kingdoms. Sin ruled and produced death for every descendant of Adam. God intervened, installing a new monarch—grace. That grace reigns by satisfying every demand of righteousness through the finished work of Jesus. Its outcome is eternal life, now and forever, for all who trust in Christ. Sin’s throne has been toppled; grace rules, and life wins. (21) Unto death.--Rather, in death; death being, as it were, the domain in which its sovereignty was exercised. In this last section we seem still to trace the influence of the school of Gamaliel. It appears that the Jewish doctors also attributed universal mortality to the fall of Adam, and regarded his sin as including that of the rest of mankind. (On the whole section, seeExcursus F: On St. Paul's View of the Religious History of Mankind.)
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek so that,
ἵνα(hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443:In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.
just as
ὥσπερ(hōsper)
Adverb
Strong's 5618:Just as, as, even as. From hos and per; just as, i.e. Exactly like.
sin
ἁμαρτία(hamartia)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 266:From hamartano; a sin.
reigned
ἐβασίλευσεν(ebasileusen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 936:(a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.
in
ἐν(en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.
death,
θανάτῳ(thanatō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2288:Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.
so
οὕτως(houtōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3779:Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows).
also
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.
grace
χάρις(charis)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5485:From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act.
might reign
βασιλεύσῃ(basileusē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 936:(a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.
through
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.
righteousness,
δικαιοσύνης(dikaiosynēs)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 1343:From dikaios; equity; specially justification.
to bring
εἰς(eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.
eternal
αἰώνιον(aiōnion)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 166:From aion; perpetual.
life
ζωὴν(zōēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2222:Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.
through
διὰ(dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223:A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.
Jesus
Ἰησοῦ(Iēsou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424:Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.
Christ
Χριστοῦ(Christou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547:Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.
our
ἡμῶν(hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.
Lord.
Κυρίου(Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962:Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.
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