Romans 1:19

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them.

Literal

…because that which is known of God is manifest among them, for God has revealed it to them.

Latin

…quia quod notum est Dei, manifestum est in illis. Deus enim illis manifestavit.

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Romans 1:18–3:20

Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Pharaoh Beauty in Nature Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Natural Revelation Sin Enters the World The Purpose of the Judgments The Unknown God

Related verses

Acts 14:16–17
In past generations, He let all nations go their own way.
Psalm 19:1–6
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.
Romans 1:20
For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.
Acts 17:23–30
For as I walked around and examined your objects of worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore what you worship as something unknown, I now proclaim to you.
Isaiah 40:26
Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing.
John 1:9
The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.
Jeremiah 10:10–13
But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

Glossary

Atonement Bible Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Creation Faith Hardness of Heart Idols, Idolatry Letter to the Romans New Creation, New Creature Revelation Sin

Topics

Atheism: Arguments Against Blindness: Spiritual Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To How Do we Know God Exists Making Excuses Philosophy: Reveals the Mysteries of Providence Religion: Natural Rome: Abominations In Spiritual Blindness: The Wicked Wilfully Guilty of The Heathen: Have: Evidence of the Power of God Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

Romans 1:19

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