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18 So then, just as one trespass led to a verdict of condemnation for all people, so also one righteous verdict led to life-giving justification[a] for all people. 19 For just as through the disobedience of one man the many became sinners, so also through the obedience of one man the many will become righteous.

20 The law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace overflowed much more,

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  1. Romans 5:18 Or justification of life

18 Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people,(A) so also one righteous act resulted in justification(B) and life(C) for all people. 19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man(D) the many were made sinners,(E) so also through the obedience(F) of the one man the many will be made righteous.

20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase.(G) But where sin increased, grace increased all the more,(H)

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