Romans 4:15

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

Cross-references

Romans 2:12 Parallel

Romans 2:12 clarifies the principle: those without law perish without law, those under law are judged by it — directly supporting Rom 4:15's logic.

Romans 3:19 Parallel

In Romans 3:19, the law makes everyone accountable to God — directly supporting the claim that law brings wrath.

Romans 3:20 Parallel

In Romans 3:20, law brings knowledge of sin — the mechanism behind why law defines transgression and brings wrath.

Romans 5:13 Parallel

Romans 5:13 elaborates that sin was present before the law but not counted, reinforcing that law defines transgression and brings its consequences.

Romans 5:20 Parallel

Romans 5:20 adds that the law came to increase trespass—showing how law multiplies offenses, leading to greater wrath.

Romans 7:7-11 details how the law gave sin its power, bringing death and wrath—a concrete illustration of law's role.

Romans 7:8 Parallel

In Romans 7:8, sin uses the commandment to produce coveting — illustrating 4:15's principle that without law, transgression is not counted.

Romans 1:17 Contrast

In Romans 1:17, righteousness by faith contrasts with the wrath-producing law — framing the law-faith contrast from another angle.

Romans 7:5 Parallel

In Romans 7:5, the law arouses sinful passions leading to death — echoing the law's role in bringing wrath from 4:15.

Romans 1:18 Parallel

In Romans 1:18, God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness — this shows the broader context of the law bringing wrath in 4:15.

Romans 2:5 Related theme

In Romans 2:5, stubbornness stores up wrath — echoing the idea that law brings wrath, though focusing on personal rebellion.

1 John 3:4 Parallel

In 1 John 3:4, sin is defined as lawlessness — directly aligning with Paul's idea that transgression requires law, reinforcing the law-wrath link.

Deuteronomy 29:20–28 Historical context

Deuteronomy 29:20-28 describes the covenant curses—God's wrath poured out for breaking the law, directly illustrating Paul’s point.

In Galatians 3:19, the law was added because of transgressions — explaining why the law exists, which Romans 4:15 says brings wrath.

In Galatians 3:10, those relying on the law are under a curse — paralleling the wrath the law brings, showing its negative role.

In 2 Corinthians 3:7-9, the law is called a ministry of death and condemnation — reinforcing that the law brings wrath.

In 1 Corinthians 15:56, the power of sin is the law — directly connecting law to sin's sting, echoing the link between law and wrath.

Acts 17:30 Parallel

In Acts 17:30, God overlooked times of ignorance — reflecting the idea that where there is no law, transgression is not counted.

John 15:22 Parallel

In John 15:22, Jesus says his coming made people guilty of sin — mirroring the principle that law defines transgression, increasing accountability.

2 Kings 22:13 Historical context

In 2 Kings 22:13, the king acknowledges great wrath because the people disobeyed the law—a clear case of law bringing wrath.

In 2 Corinthians 3:6, the letter kills — this aligns with 4:15's statement that the law brings wrath, both showing law's deadly effect.

In 2 Chronicles 34:21, Josiah recognizes that disobedience to the law brings great anger — exactly the principle Paul states in Rom 4:15.

In Galatians 2:19, Paul died to the law through the law — this connects to 4:15's idea that law brings death/condemnation.