20 For the invisible things of him, that is, his eternal power and Godhead, are seen by the creation of the world, being [a]considered in his works, to the intent that they should be without excuse:

21 Because that when they knew God, they [b]glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became [c]vain in their thoughts, and their foolish heart was full of darkness.

22 When they [d]professed themselves to be wise, they became fools.

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 1:20 Thou seest not God, and yet thou acknowledgest him as God by his works, Cicero.
  2. Romans 1:21 They did not honor him with that honor, and service, which was meet for his everlasting power and Godhead.
  3. Romans 1:21 As if he said, became so mad of themselves.
  4. Romans 1:22 Or thought themselves.

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