Romans 1:21
This is because, although they knew about God, they did not glorify him as God, nor did they give him thanks. Instead, they became foolish in their thoughts, and their senseless hearts were darkened.
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In Context
22They claimed to be wise, but they became foolish.
Cross References
Genesis 6:5Yahweh saw that the wickedness of mankind was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil continually.
Deuteronomy 28:29You will grope about at noonday like the blind grope in the darkness, and you will not prosper in your ways; you will be always oppressed and robbed, and there will be no one to save you.
Psalms 50:23The one who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving praises me, 1 and to anyone who plans his path in the right way 1 I will show God's salvation.”
Psalms 86:9All the nations that you have made will come and bow before you, Lord. 1 They will honor your name. 1
Isaiah 44:9All who fashion idols are nothing; the things they delight in are worthless; 1 their witnesses cannot see or know anything, and they will be put to shame. 1
Jeremiah 2:5Yahweh says this, “What did your fathers find wrong with me, that they went far from following me? 1 That they went after useless idols and became useless themselves? 1
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 →