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The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:19

Because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it to them; rather than hath manifested, as in the Authorized Version. He manifested it, as appears from the following verse, in creation. In it to them from the first he manifested it; but in them ( ἐν αὐτοῖς ) also, through the capacity of the human soul to see Divine power in creation. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:20

For the invisible things of him from ( i.e. since, ἀπὸ ) the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Divinity ( θειότης , not θεότης ); so that they are without excuse . The concluding clause is rendered in the Revised Version, "that they may be without excuse;" and it is true that εἰς τὸ αἷναι αὐτοὺς does not express the fact that they now are so, but the subjective result of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:20

The revelation of God in nature. To come into contact with the fearless writing of the Apostle Paul is like inhaling a breath of mountain air. He was not alarmed at the presence of any inquirer, though ancient as a Jew, learned as a Greek, or imperious as a Roman. He held up the gospel as a lamp whose rays, shining in all directions, search every system, refusing to allow error to pass for truth, vice for righteousness, or imperfection for completeness. He implied that what the Law did for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:21

Because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful (rather, gave thanks ) ; but became vain in their imaginations ( διαλογισμοῖς , elsewhere more correctly rendered "thoughts" or "reasonings;" cf. 1 Corinthians 3:20 , "The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain" — μάταιοι , as here, ἐματαιώθησαν ), and their foolish heart was darkened. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:18

For - This word denotes that the apostle is about to give a reason for what he had just said. This verse commences the argument of the Epistle. an argument designed to establish the proposition advanced in Romans 1:17. The proposition is, that God’s plan of justification is revealed in the gospel. To show this, it was necessary to show that all other plans had failed; and that there was need of some new plan or scheme to save people. To this he devotes this and the two following chapters. The... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:19

Because - The apostle proceeds to show how it was that the pagan hindered the truth by their iniquity. This he does by showing that the truth might be known by the works of creation; and that nothing but their iniquity prevented it.That which may be known of God - That which is “knowable” concerning God. The expression implies that there may be many things concerning God which cannot be known. But there are also many things which may be ascertained. Such are his existence, and many of his... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:20

For the invisible things of him - The expression “his invisible things” refers to those things which cannot be perceived by the senses. It does not imply that there are any things pertaining to the divine character which may be seen by the eye; but that there are things which may be known of him, though not discoverable by the eye. We judge of the objects around us by the senses, the sight, the touch, the ear, etc. Paul affirms, that though we cannot judge thus of God, yet there is a way by... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:21

Because that - The apostle here is showing that it was right to condemn people for their sins. To do this it was needful to show them that they had the knowledge of God, and the means of knowing what was right; and that the true source of their sins and idolatries was a corrupt and evil heart.When they knew God - Greek, “knowing God.” That is, they had an acquaintance with the existence and many of the perfections of one God. That many of the philosophers of Greece and Rome had a knowledge of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:18

Romans 1:18 . For, &c. There is no other way of obtaining righteousness, life, and salvation. Having laid down this proposition, the apostle now enters upon the proof it. His first argument is, the law, whether of nature or of supernatural revelation, condemns all men as having violated it, and as being under sin. No one, therefore, is justified by the works of the law. This is treated of to Romans 3:20. And hence he infers, therefore, justification is by faith. The wrath of God is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:19-20

Romans 1:19-20 . Because that which may be known of God Those great principles which are indispensably necessary to be known, such as his existence, his unity, his power, his wisdom, his goodness, and his righteous government of the world; is manifest in, or rather among, them As ευ αυτοις should be here rendered: for God hath showed it to them By the light which lightens every man that cometh into the world, John 1:9. The apostle’s assertion is confirmed by the writings of the Greek... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:19-20

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