Romans 5:13

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

For sin was in the world before the law was given; but sin is not taken into account when there is no law.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For until the law, sin was in the world; but sin is not charged when there is no law.
World English Bible (WEB)
(For{G1063} until{G891} the law{G3551} sin{G266} was{G2258}{(G5713)} in{G1722} the world{G2889}: but{G1161} sin{G266} is{G1677} not{G3756} imputed{G1677}{(G5743)} when there is{G5607}{(G5752)} no{G3361} law{G3551}.
Strong's King James
(13) Because until The Torah-Law, deviation was in the world but deviation isn't charged to one's account when there isn't Torah-Law.
The F.O.G*
[13] Yes, sin's devastating effects were present in human society long before the law was given. However, sin's full weight as rebellion against God's explicit commands wasn't counted where no such commands had been clearly given.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
for till law sin was in the world: and sin is not reckoned when there is not law;
Young's Literal Translation

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