Romans 1:20-22

Context
1:20 For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people¹ are without excuse. 1:21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts² were darkened. 1:22 Although they claimed³ to be wise, they became fools

Romans 1:28

Context

1:28 And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God,⁴ God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done.⁵

[1:20] ¹tn Grk “they”; the referent (people) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[1:21] ²tn Grk “heart.”

[1:22] ³tn The participle φάσκοντες (faskonte") is used concessively here.

[1:28] ⁴tn Grk “and just as they did not approve to have God in knowledge.”

[1:28] ⁵tn Grk “the things that are improper.”