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,
Contemporary English Version
The Law came, so that the full power of sin could be seen. Yet where sin was powerful, God's kindness was even more powerful.
Darby English Version
But law came in, in order that the offence might abound; but where sin abounded grace has overabounded,
Good News Bible
Law was introduced in order to increase wrongdoing; but where sin increased, God's grace increased much more.
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:
New American Standard Bible
The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
New International Version
The law was added so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more,
New King James Version
Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more,
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Law came in so that the transgression would increase; but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more,
Young's Literal Translation
And law came in, that the offence might abound, and where the sin did abound, the grace did overabound,