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Romans 1:21-23 KJV
Romans · chapter 1 · verses 21–23 · King James Version
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.Romans 1:21-23 · King James Version
Romans 1:21-23 in context
19Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.
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:
25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.
Cross references
- Ephesians 4:17-18
- 2 Kings 17:15
- Jeremiah 2:5
- 2 Timothy 3:2
- Psalms 50:23
- 1 Corinthians 1:19-21
- Proverbs 26:12
- Psalms 106:20
- Jeremiah 2:11
- Acts 17:29
Key words (Strong's)
- uncorruptibleaphthartosuncorrupted, not liable to corruption or decay, imperishable, of things, immortal, of the…G862 →
- imaginationsdialogismosthe thinking of a man deliberating with himself, a thought, inward reasoning, purpose…G1261 →
- corruptiblephthartoscorruptible, perishingG5349 →
- themselvesphaskōto affirm, allege, portend or professG5335 →
- glorifieddoxazōto think, suppose, be of opinion, to praise, extol, magnify, celebrate, to honour, do…G1392 →
- thankfuleucharisteōto be grateful, feel thankful, give thanksG2168 →
- foolishasynetosunintelligent, without understanding, stupidG801 →
- changedallassōto change, to exchange one thing for another, to transformG236 →
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