Romans 1:22
“Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,”
Romans 1:22 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- For professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
- DARBYDarby
- professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- professing to be wise, they were made fools,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Claiming to be wise, they became fools,
Context: Romans 1
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.
24Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves:
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.