Romans 1:19 “For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made…”

Romans 1:19

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

because that which is known of God is revealed in them, for God revealed it to them.

American Standard Version

because that which is known of God is manifest in them; for God manifested it unto them.

Geneva Bible 1599

Forasmuch as that, which may be knowe of God, is manifest in them: for God hath shewed it vnto them.

Darby Translation

Because what is known of God is manifest among them, for God has manifested [it] to them,

Young's Literal Translation

Because that which is known of God is manifest among them, for God did manifest [it] to them,

Bible in Basic English

Because the knowledge of God may be seen in them, God having made it clear to them.

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Cross references

“that which”

Romans 1:20 Psalm 19:1–6 Acts 17:23–30 Isaiah 40:26 Jeremiah 10:10–13 Acts 14:16

Romans 1:20 · BSB

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.

Psalm 19:1–6 · BSB

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.

Acts 17:23–30 · BSB

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 · BSB

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.

Jeremiah 10:10–13 · BSB

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.

Acts 14:16 · BSB

In past generations, He let all nations go their own way.

“for God”

John 1:9

John 1:9 · BSB

The true Light, who gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

20For 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.

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