Romans 5:19

For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.

Cross-references

In Romans 5:12-14, the Adam-Christ parallel is introduced; Romans 5:19 condenses the contrast between disobedience and obedience.

Romans 5:18 Parallel

Romans 5:18 immediately parallels: one act of righteousness brings justification and life for all—the same Adam-Christ contrast.

Romans 3:21 Parallel

Romans 3:21 introduces the righteousness of God apart from law, the basis for being 'made righteous' through Christ's obedience.

Romans 4:6 Related theme

Romans 4:6 speaks of righteousness counted apart from works—the same imputed righteousness Christ's obedience secures.

Romans 10:3 Related theme

Romans 10:3 contrasts ignorance of God's righteousness with submission to it—highlighting the righteousness from Christ.

Isaiah 53:10–12 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 53:10-12, the suffering servant justifies many by bearing sins—this is the obedience that makes many righteous in Romans 5:19.

Daniel 9:24 Prophetic fulfillment

In Daniel 9:24, the prophecy of bringing everlasting righteousness—this is fulfilled by Christ's obedience that makes many righteous in Romans 5:19.

In 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ becomes sin so we become God's righteousness—this is the exchange underlying Romans 5:19's 'made righteous'.

Isaiah 53:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:11 prophesies the righteous servant will 'make many to be accounted righteous'—directly parallel to Christ's obedience making many righteous.

Matthew 26:28 shows Christ's blood poured out 'for many for forgiveness'—the obedient act that makes many righteous.

1 Corinthians 1:30 Related theme

1 Corinthians 1:30 identifies Christ as our righteousness—the source of believers being 'made righteous' through him.

Isaiah 45:25 similarly declares all Israel justified in the Lord, echoing the 'many made righteous' theme but limited to Israel.

Revelation 7:9–17 Related theme

In Revelation 7:9-17, the multitude washed in the Lamb's blood are those made righteous by Christ's obedience in Romans 5:19.