• Romans 5:18
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 18 Ἄρα Really οὖν therefore ὡς as δι’ through ἑνὸς one παραπτώματος trespass εἰς into πάντας all ἀνθρώπους men εἰς into κατάκριμα, condemnation, οὕτως thus καὶ also δι’ through ἑνὸς one δικαιώματος righteous act εἰς into πάντας all ἀνθρώπους men εἰς into δικαίωσιν justification ζωῆς· of life;

  • Romans 5:18
    King James Version

    • 18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

  • Romans 5:18
    American Standard Version

    • 18 So then as through one trespass the judgment came unto all men to condemnation; even so through one act of righteousness the free gift came unto all men to justification of life.

  • Romans Study Notes—Chapter 5
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 5:18

      one act of justification: Or “one righteous act.” The Greek word di·kaiʹo·ma may denote an action that meets the expectations of what is right or just. In this context, it refers to Jesus’ entire life course of flawless integrity to God, including his sacrifice. Jesus was the only human who through test stood righteous before God on his own merit. His “act of justification” resulted in his being acknowledged as righteous by God. It also qualified him to serve as God’s anointed King-Priest in heaven and provided the basis for declaring righteous those who exercise faith in him.​—Ro 3:25, 26; 4:25; 5:17-19.