Romans 1:28
“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;”
Romans 1:28 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And as they liked not to have God in their knowledge, God delivered them up to a reprobate sense, to do those things which are not convenient;
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up unto a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
- DARBYDarby
- And according as they did not think good to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind to practise unseemly things;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And, according as they did not approve of having God in knowledge, God gave them up to a disapproved mind, to do the things not seemly;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God
Context: Romans 1
26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:
27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.
28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
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.