because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.

For no one is declared righteous before him by the works of the law, for through the law comes the knowledge of sin.

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 hearts were darkened.

because the outlook of the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to the law of God, nor is it able to do so.