Romans 5

Peace with God Through Faith

1 Therefore, a having been justified by faith, 1 we have b peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 c through whom also we have access by faith into this grace d in which we stand, and e rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only that, but f we also glory in tribulations, g knowing that tribulation produces 2 perseverance; 4 h and perseverance, 3 character; and character, hope. 5 i Now hope does not disappoint, j because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

6 For when we were still without strength, 4 in due time k Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But l God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Much more then, having now been justified m by His blood, we shall be saved n from wrath through Him. 10 For o if when we were enemies p we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved q by His life. 11 And not only that, but we also r rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

Death in Adam, Life in Christ

12 Therefore, just as s through one man sin entered the world, and t death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned - 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but u sin is not imputed 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 the transgression of Adam, v who is a type of Him who was to come.

15 But the free gift is not like the 5 offense. For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded w 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 6 offenses resulted in justification. 17 For if by the one man's 7 offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.)

18 Therefore, as through 8 one man's offense judgment came to all men, resulting in condemnation, even so through x one 9 Man's righteous act the free gift came y to all men, resulting in justification of life. 19 For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so also by z one Man's obedience many will be made righteous. 20 Moreover a the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace b 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.

  1. Cross References
    Isaiah 32:17
    The work of righteousness will be peace, And the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.
    John 16:33
    "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world."
  2. Cross References
    Isaiah 53:5
    But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
    Acts 10:36
    The word which God sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ - He is Lord of all -
    Ephesians 2:14
    For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation.
  3. Cross References
    John 10:9
    I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.
    Ephesians 2:18
    For through Him we both have access by one Spirit to the Father.
    Ephesians 3:12
    In whom we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him.
    Hebrews 10:19
    Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus.
    1 Peter 3:18
    For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit.
  4. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 15:1
    Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand.
  5. Cross References
    Hebrews 3:6
    But Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end.
  6. Cross References
    Matthew 5:11
    Blessed are you when they revile and persecute ...
    Matthew 5:12
    Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is y...
    John 16:33
    "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me ...
    Acts 5:41
    So they departed from the presence of the counc...
    2 Corinthians 12:9
    And He said to me, "My grace is sufficient for ...
    James 1:2
    My brethren, count it all joy when you fall int...
  7. Cross References
    James 1:3
    Knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
  8. Cross References
    Philippians 2:22
    But you know his proven character, that as a son with his father he served with me in the gospel.
    James 1:12
    Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
  9. Cross References
    Philippians 1:20
    According to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
  10. Cross References
    2 Corinthians 1:22
    Who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
    Ephesians 1:13
    In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise.
  11. Cross References
    Isaiah 53:5
    But He was wounded for our transgressions, He w...
    Romans 4:25
    Who was delivered up because of our offenses, a...
    Romans 5:8
    But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in...
    Romans 8:32
    He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered...
    Galatians 2:20
    I have been crucified with Christ; it is no lon...
    Ephesians 5:2
    And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us a...
  12. Cross References
    John 3:16
    For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
    John 15:13
    Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.
    Romans 8:39
    Nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
  13. Cross References
    Ephesians 2:13
    But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ.
    1 John 1:7
    But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
  14. Cross References
    Romans 1:18
    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.
    1 Thessalonians 1:10
    And to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
  15. Cross References
    Romans 8:32
    He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?
  16. Cross References
    Romans 11:28
    Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers.
    2 Corinthians 5:18
    Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.
    Ephesians 2:5
    Even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).
    Ephesians 2:6
    And raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.
    Colossians 1:21
    And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled
  17. Cross References
    John 14:19
    A little while longer and the world will see Me no more, but you will see Me. Because I live, you will live also.
  18. Cross References
    Galatians 4:9
    But now after you have known God, or rather are known by God, how is it that you turn again to the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?
  19. Cross References
    Genesis 2:17
    "but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."
    Genesis 3:6
    So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.
    Genesis 3:19
    In the sweat of your face you shall eat bread Till you return to the ground, For out of it you were taken; For dust you are, And to dust you shall return.
    Romans 5:15 - 17
    But the free gift is not like the offense. For if by the one man's offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many.
    1 Corinthians 15:21
    For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.
  20. Cross References
    Genesis 2:17
    "but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat of it you shall surely die."
  21. Cross References
    1 John 3:4
    Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness.
  22. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 15:21
    For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.
    1 Corinthians 15:22
    For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ all shall be made alive.
  23. Cross References
    Isaiah 53:11
    He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, For He shall bear their iniquities.
  24. Cross References
    1 Corinthians 15:21
    For since by man came death, by Man also came the resurrection of the dead.
    1 Corinthians 15:45
    And so it is written, "The first man Adam became a living being." The last Adam became a life-giving spirit.
  25. Cross References
    Matthew 1:21
    "And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins."
    John 12:32
    "And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself."
  26. Cross References
    Isaiah 53:11
    He shall see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, For He shall bear their iniquities.
    Isaiah 53:12
    Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors.
    Philippians 2:8
    And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.
  27. Cross References
    John 15:22
    If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have no sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin.
  28. Cross References
    Luke 7:47
    "Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little."
    Romans 6:1
    What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?
    1 Timothy 1:14
    And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.
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