Romans 5:13

Even before the time of the Law there was sin in the world; but sin cannot be charged against a man where no Law exists.

Romans 4:15

Law entails punishment; but, where no Law exists, no breach of it is possible.

1 Corinthians 15:56

It is sin that gives death its sting, and it is the Law that gives sin its power.

1 John 3:4

Every one who lives sinfully is living in violation of Law. Sin is violation of Law.

1 John 3:14

We know that we have passed out of Death into Life, because we love our Brothers. The man who does not love remains in a state of Death.

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Summary

(For until the law sin was in the world: but sin is not imputed when there is no law.

Bible References

But sin

Romans 4:15
Law entails punishment; but, where no Law exists, no breach of it is possible.
1 Corinthians 15:56
It is sin that gives death its sting, and it is the Law that gives sin its power.
1 John 3:4
Every one who lives sinfully is living in violation of Law. Sin is violation of Law.