The Reign of Death
J. Lyth, D. D. Romans 5:13-14 (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.… is — I. PERPETUATED BY SIN. II. UNIVERSAL. Because all have sinned either against — 1. Positive commands, as Adam. 2. Or the moral law written in the heart. 3. Or in the Word of God. III. ABSOLUTE. He strikes where and when he pleases — the young and old, etc. IV. IRRESISTIBLE. All must bow to his sceptre. V. WOULD BE ETERNAL, but for the interposition of Christ. (J. Lyth, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: (For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law. WEB: For until the law, sin was in the world; but sin is not charged when there is no law.