The Reign of Death
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.




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