Romans 1:21
“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.”
Romans 1:21 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Because that, when they knew God, they have not glorified him as God, or given thanks; but became vain in their thoughts, and their foolish heart was darkened.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.
- DARBYDarby
- Because, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but fell into folly in their thoughts, and their heart without understanding was darkened:
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Because, knowing God, they didn't glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- because, having known God they did not glorify Him as God, nor gave thanks, but were made vain in their reasonings, and their unintelligent heart was darkened,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- For although they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
Context: Romans 1
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
20For 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:
21Because 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.
22Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
23And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.
About Romans 1: The Gospel of God
Paul introduces himself, and explains that the Good News is about God's plan to save all people through faith in Jesus Christ.
Commentary
Romans 1 is a powerful introduction to the letter of Paul to the Romans. In this chapter, Paul establishes his authority as an apostle of Jesus Christ and explains his mission to preach the gospel to the Gentiles. He begins by expressing his desire to visit the Roman church and to share the gospel with them. He then goes on to explain the righteousness of God, which is revealed through faith in Jesus Christ. He emphasizes that the righteousness of God is available to all who believe in Jesus, regardless of their background or nationality.