Romans 5:13

(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 5:13

BSB

For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law.

AKJV

(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.

CPDV

For even before the law, sin was in the world, but sin was not imputed while the law did not exist.

ERV

for until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.

NHEB

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

SMT

(For until the law sin was in the world: and sin is not charged, being no law.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 5:13

ForG1063Conjunction untilG891thelawG3551Noun Masculine sinG266Noun Feminine wasG2258Verb inG1722PrepositiontheworldG2889Noun Masculine butG1161Conjunction sinG266Noun Feminine isG1677Verb notG3756 imputedG1677VerbwhenthereisG5607Verb noG3361 lawG3551Noun Masculine

Commentary for Romans 5:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 5:13

Summary

Transgression exists but isn't formally charged without regulation

Event

Explaining law's role in accountability

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD