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Romans 5:12

Romans 5:12
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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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

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,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Romans 5:12-21

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…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

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…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 5:6-21

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…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

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,…