King James Version
Romans 5:21 in the King James Version says “That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ o...” — study this verse from Romans chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 5:21 · KJV
For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“even”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“grace”
G5485graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
“righteousness”
G1343equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification
“unto”
G1519to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
“Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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