Romans 5:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

Therefore, as through one offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through one act of righteousness the free gift came to all men, resulting in justification of life.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    So then, just as through one trespass condemnation came to all people, so also through one act of righteousness justification that brings life came to all people.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    So{G686} then{G3767} as{G5613} through{G1223} one{G1520} trespass{G3900} [the judgment came] unto{G1519} all{G3956} men{G444} to{G1519} condemnation;{G2631} even{G2532} so{G3779} through{G1223} one{G1520} act of righteousness{G1345} [the free gift came] unto{G1519} all{G3956} men{G444} to{G1519} justification{G1347} of life.{G2222}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Therefore{G686}{G3767} as{G5613} by{G1223} the offence{G3900} of one{G1520} judgment came upon{G1519} all{G3956} men{G444} to{G1519} condemnation{G2631}; even{G2532} so{G3779} by{G1223} the righteousness{G1345} of one{G1520} the free gift came upon{G1519} all{G3956} men{G444} unto{G1519} justification{G1347} of life{G2222}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Lykewyse then as by the synne of one condemnacion cam on all men: eve so by the iustifyinge of one cometh the rightewesnes that bringeth lyfe vpo all men.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Likewyse the as by the synne of one, condemnacion came on all men, euen so also by the righteousness of one, came the iustififienge off life vpon all men.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Likewise then as by the offence of one, the fault came on all men to condemnation, so by the iustifying of one, the benefite abounded toward all men to the iustification of life.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Lykewyse then, as by the sinne of one sinne came on all men to condempnation: euen so, by the ryghteousnes of one good came vpon all men to the ryghteousnes of lyfe.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    So, then, as through one offence to all men `it is' to condemnation, so also through one declaration of `Righteous' `it is' to all men to justification of life;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So then as through one trespass `the judgment came' unto all men to condemnation; even so through one act of righteousness `the free gift came' unto all men to justification of life.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    So then as through one trespass [the judgment came] unto all men to condemnation; even so through one act of righteousness [the free gift came] unto all men to justification of life.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    So then, as the effect of one act of wrongdoing was that punishment came on all men, even so the effect of one act of righteousness was righteousness of life for all men.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Consequently, just as condemnation for all people came through one transgression, so too through the one righteous act came righteousness leading to life for all people.

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 4:25 : 25 Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.
  • Rom 5:12 : 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned:
  • Rom 5:15 : 15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the offense of one many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many.
  • Rom 5:19 : 19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one many will be made righteous.
  • 1 Cor 15:22 : 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
  • 1 Tim 2:4-6 : 4 Who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and humanity, the man Christ Jesus; 6 Who gave Himself as a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
  • Heb 2:9 : 9 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God, He might taste death for everyone.
  • Acts 13:39 : 39 And by him all who believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.
  • John 12:32 : 32 And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.
  • 1 John 2:20 : 20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things.
  • Rom 3:19-22 : 19 Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. 20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin. 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the law and the prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference:
  • John 1:7 : 7 This man came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
  • John 3:26 : 26 They came to John and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you bore witness, behold, he baptizes, and all men come to him.
  • 2 Pet 1:1 : 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:

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    9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

    10 For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

    11 And not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

    12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned:

    13 For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not charged when there is no law.

    14 Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those who had not sinned according to the likeness of Adam's transgression, who is a type of him who was to come.

    15 But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the offense of one many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many.

    16 And the gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned; for the judgment which came from one offense resulted in condemnation, but the free gift which came from many offenses resulted in justification.

    17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the one, Jesus Christ.

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    19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one many will be made righteous.

    20 Moreover, the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more:

    21 So that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

  • Rom 3:20-24
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    20 Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be justified in His sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.

    21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the law and the prophets,

    22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference:

    23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;

    24 being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus,

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    23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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    21 For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.

    22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.

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    39 And by him all who believe are justified from all things, from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses.

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    12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned under the law shall be judged by the law;

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    17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, 'The just shall live by faith.'

    18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness;

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    14 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if one died for all, then all died:

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    1 Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

    2 Through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

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    9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all: for we have already charged both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

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    11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,

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    30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith.

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    1 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit.

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    21 For he made him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in him.

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    10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

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    21 Is the law then against the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could have given life, then truly righteousness would have been by the law.

    22 But the Scripture has concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

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    11 But that no one is justified by the law in the sight of God is evident, for 'The just shall live by faith.'

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    30 But of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

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    1 Therefore you are without excuse, O man, whoever you are that judges: for in what you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge do the same things.

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    18 And having been set free from sin, you became servants of righteousness.

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    8 For by grace you are saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:

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    17 All unrighteousness is sin, and there is a sin not leading to death.

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    5 For Moses describes the righteousness which is of the law, that the man who does those things shall live by them.

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    25 Who was delivered for our offenses, and was raised again for our justification.

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    7 But to each one of us grace is given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.