Romans 5:1-21
Much more… This phrase (and its similarities) occurs six times in today’s reading (Rom. 5:9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 20). Paul is really emphasizing the extent of Jesus’ sacrifice as so much greater than mankind’s sin. I’m imagining Paul (or any preacher) speaking these words out loud. Each occurrence of this phrase suggests (demands!) emphasis. Only in verse 20 – Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more… – does this spoken phrase soften, in that all the more here suggests finality, closure, completeness, rest. Try it, folks. Read these verses out loud. Much more…!!
See also: June 17 / Romans 5:1-11; June 18 / Romans 5:12-20