10 For if, while we were enemies,(A) we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, then how much more, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life.(B) 11 And not only that, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received this reconciliation.(C)

Death through Adam and Life through Christ

12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man,(D) and death through sin,(E) in this way death spread to all people,(F) because all sinned.[a]

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  1. 5:12 Or have sinned

10 For if, while we were God’s enemies,(A) we were reconciled(B) to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!(C) 11 Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.(D)

Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ

12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man,(E) and death through sin,(F) and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned(G)

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