Romans 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 5:12 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all ha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 5:12 — KJV
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: for that: or, in whom”
— Romans 5:12 (KJV)
Romans 5:12 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 5:12
“But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.”
Shares key themes with Romans 5:12: one, sin, passed
“Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.”
Shares key themes with Romans 5:12: wherefore, one, sin
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Romans 5:12: one, sin, into
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the LORD; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin.”
Shares key themes with Romans 5:12: one, sin, men
“When a ruler hath sinned, and done somewhat through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD his God concerning things which should not be done, and is guilty;”
Shares key themes with Romans 5:12: one, sin, men
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