Romans 5:17 Douay-Rheims

For if by one man’s offence death reigned through one; much more they who receive abundance of grace, and of the gift, and of justice, shall reign in life through one, Jesus Christ.

Augustine of Hippo

A.D. 354–430 Patristic

"Much more will those reign" pertains to eternal life; "those who receive the abundance of grace" pertains to the forgiveness of many sins.

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A.D. 430 · on Rom 5:17 (AUGUSTINE ON ROMANS 29)

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.

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