1Cor.15.56

The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law.

1Cor.15.56

It was sin that made death so frightening and law-code guilt that gave sin its leverage, its destructive power.

1Cor.15.56

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

1Cor.15.56

For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power.