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Berean Standard Bible

“because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression.”

Romans 4:15

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Paul argues that Abraham was justified by faith before the law was given, so the promise rests on grace. He explains why the promise cannot depend on law.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

because the law brings wrath. And where there is no law, there is no transgression.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the law produces wrath, for where there is no law, neither is there disobedience.

King James Version (KJV)

Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.

American Standard Version (ASV)

for the law worketh wrath; but where there is no law, neither is there transgression.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the outcome of the law is wrath; but where there is no law it will not be broken.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for the law does work wrath; for where law is not, neither is transgression.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque la ley obra ira; porque donde no hay ley, tampoco hay transgresión.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Lo cierto es que, cuando tratamos de guardar la ley, nos buscamos la ira de Dios. ¡La única forma de no quebrantar la ley sería no teniendo ninguna ley que quebrantar!

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