Wherefore , as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:
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Gill's Exposition
Wherefore as by one man sin entered into the world,.... The design of these words, and of the following, is to show how men came to be in the condition before described, as "ungodly", Rom 5:6,…
Rom 5:12-21 has been usually regarded as the most difficult part of the New Testament. It is not the design of these notes to enter into a minute criticism of contested points like this. They who wish…
Adam Clarke
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world - From this verse, to the conclusion of the chapter, the apostle produces a strong argument to prove that, as all mankind stood in need of the grace…
The apostle here describes the fountain and foundation of justification, laid in the death of the Lord Jesus. The streams are very sweet, but, if you run them up to the spring-head, you will find it…
Cambridge Bible
The same subject, illustrated by the connexion of fallen man with Adam, and justified man with Christ
12. Wherefore, &c. Here begins an important section, closing with the ch. In point of language,…
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