Romans 1:21
because even though they knew God, they did not praise him or thank him, but instead their thinking about God turned into complete foolishness, and darkness filled their empty minds.
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22Even though they claimed to be wise, they became foolish.
Cross References
Genesis 6:5The Lord saw how terribly evil people on earth had become—every single thought in their minds was evil all the time!
Deuteronomy 28:29so that even at noon you will be groping around like a blind man in the dark. You won't be successful in what you do. You'll be persecuted and robbed the whole time, and no one will come and save you.
Psalms 50:23But those who give an offering of thanks honor me, and to those who follow the right I will show them the salvation of God.”
Psalms 86:9You created all the nations, and they will come and bow down before you, Lord. They will declare how wonderful you are.
Isaiah 44:9All those who make idols are stupid; these things they love so much don't bring them any benefit. Those people who believe in idols can't see this, and they don't know anything, making them look foolish.
Jeremiah 2:5This is what the Lord says: What did your forefathers think was wrong with me that they went so far away from me? They went off to worship useless idols, and as a result became useless themselves!
Matthew Henry on Romans 1:20-32
The Excellency of the Gospel. ( a. d. 58.) 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath showed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22… Read the whole commentary →