Verse Comparison: Romans 5:20
American Standard Version
And the law came in besides, that the trespass might abound; but where sin abounded, grace did abound more exceedingly:
Amplified® Bible
But then Law came in, [only] to expand {and} increase the trespass [making it more apparent and exciting opposition]. But where sin increased {and} abounded, grace (God's unmerited favor) has surpassed it {and} increased the more {and} superabounded,
Darby English Version
But law came in, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded grace has overabounded,
International Standard Version
Now the law crept in so that the offense would increase. But where sin increased, grace increased even more,
King James Version
Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:
Young's Literal Translation
And law came in, that the offence might abound, and where the sin did abound, the grace did overabound,
