Romans 1:32
Though they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things deserve death, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
In Context
31senseless, untrustworthy, without natural affection, irreconcilable, and unmerciful.
Cross References
Luke 11:48So you bear witness to and approve of the works of your fathers; for they killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.
Acts 22:20And when the blood of yoʋr witness Stephen was being shed, I myself stood there approving of his execution as I watched over the cloaks of those who were killing him.’
Romans 1:21For 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.
Romans 2:21Yoʋ then who teach others, do yoʋ not teach yoʋrself? Yoʋ who preach against stealing, do yoʋ steal?
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 →