Romans 5:18

Updated: June 3, 2025
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So then as through one trespass, all men were condemned; even so through one act of righteousness, all men were justified to life.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore{G686}{G3767} as{G5613} by{G1223} the offence{G3900} of one{G1520} judgment came upon{G1519} all{G3956} men{G444} to{G1519} condemnation{G2631}; even{G2532} so{G3779} by{G1223} the righteousness{G1345} of one{G1520} the free gift came upon{G1519} all{G3956} men{G444} unto{G1519} justification{G1347} of life{G2222}.
KJV with Strongs
(18) Therefore then, as through the shortfall of one, resulted to condemnation for all mankind, in this way, because of one act of justice, there's the justice of zoe-life for all mankind.
The F.O.G
[18] So then, just as one act of rebellion brought condemnation affecting all humanity, one act of perfect righteousness brings the opportunity for life-giving acceptance with God to all humanity!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
So, then, as through one offence to all men it is to condemnation, so also through one declaration of ‘Righteous’ it is to all men to justification of life;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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