Romans 1:21

because, although they learned to know God, yet they did not offer him as God either praise or thanksgiving. Their speculations about him proved futile, and their undiscerning minds were darkened.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

20For ever since the creation of the universe God’s invisible attributes – his everlasting power and divinity – are to be seen and studied in his works, so that people have no excuse;

22Professing to be wise, they showed themselves fools;

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Cross References

Genesis 6:5When the Lord saw that people’s wickedness was increasing in the world, and that the trend of their thoughts was at all times toward evil,

Psalms 50:23Those who bring a thank-offering honor me; but to those who follow my way, I will show the salvation of God.”

Psalms 86:9All the nations you have made will come and bow down before you, giving glory, O Lord, to your name.

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 →

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