Romans 1:22

Claiming to be wise, they became fools

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

In Context

21For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts, and their senseless hearts were darkened.

23and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man, birds, four-footed animals, and reptiles.

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Cross References

Romans 11:25I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of this mystery, lest you be wise in your own estimation: A partial hardening has come upon Israel until the full number of Gentiles has come in,

1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become foolish so that he may become truly wise.

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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