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Romans 1:21 — Meaning and Application

King 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.”

Romans 1:21

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19

Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed {it} unto them. {in them: or, to them}

20

For 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: {so...: or, that they may be}

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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.

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Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

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And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.

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