20And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:
20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
20 Now the law came in as a side issue, in order that the trespass could increase, but where sin increased, grace was present in greater abundance,
20And law came in, that the offense might abound, and where sin abounded, grace hyper-abounded,
The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
20God’s law was given so that all people could see how sinful they were. But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.
20 Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
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