Romans 1:22
They claimed to be wise, but they became foolish.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 25:14Clouds and wind without rain 1 is the one who boasts about a gift he does not give. 1
Isaiah 47:10You have trusted in your wickedness; you have said, “No one sees me”; 1 your wisdom and your knowledge lead you astray, 1 but you say in your heart, “I exist, and there is no one else like me.” 1
Jeremiah 10:14Every man has become ignorant, without knowledge. Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols. 1 For his cast images are frauds; there is no life in them. 1
Romans 11:25For I do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, of this mystery, in order that you will not be wise in your own thinking. This mystery is that a partial hardening has occurred in Israel, until the completion of the Gentiles come in.
1 Corinthians 3:18Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you thinks he is wise in this age, let him become a “fool” that he may become 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 →