For the Law results in [God’s] wrath [against sin], but where there is no law, there is no violation [of it either].

Sin was [committed] in the world before the Law [was given], but sin is not charged [against anyone] when there is no law [against it].

But the Law came to increase and expand [the awareness of] the trespass [by defining and unmasking sin]. But where sin increased, [God’s remarkable, gracious gift of] grace [His unmerited favor] has surpassed it and increased all the more,

“And it shall be that in the place where it was said to them, ‘you are not My people,’
There they shall be called sons of the living God.”

Accordingly I set a goal to preach the gospel, not where Christ’s name was already known, so that I would not build on another man’s foundation;