Romans 1:20 “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His ete…”

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.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

For 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:

World English Bible

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity, that they may be without excuse.

American Standard Version

For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse:

Geneva Bible 1599

For the inuisible things of him, that is, his eternal power and Godhead, are seene by ye creation of the worlde, being considered in his workes, to the intent that they should be without excuse:

Darby Translation

— for from [the] world's creation the invisible things of him are perceived, being apprehended by the mind through the things that are made, both his eternal power and divinity, — so as to render them inexcusable.

Young's Literal Translation

for the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world, by the things made being understood, are plainly seen, both His eternal power and Godhead — to their being inexcusable;

Bible in Basic English

For from the first making of the world, those things of God which the eye is unable to see, that is, his eternal power and existence, are fully made clear, he having given the knowledge of them through the things which he has made, so that men have no reason for wrongdoing:

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Cross references

“For the”

John 1:18 1 Timothy 1:17 Colossians 1:15 1 Timothy 6:16 Hebrews 11:27

John 1:18 · BSB

No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known.

1 Timothy 1:17 · BSB

Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Colossians 1:15 · BSB

The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

1 Timothy 6:16 · BSB

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

Hebrews 11:27 · BSB

By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.

“from the”

Romans 1:19 Psalm 8:3 Psalm 33:6–9 Psalm 104:5 Psalm 139:13 Deuteronomy 4:19

Romans 1:19 · BSB

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

Psalm 8:3 · BSB

When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—

Psalm 33:6–9 · BSB

By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and all the stars by the breath of His mouth.

Psalm 104:5 · BSB

He set the earth on its foundations, never to be moved.

Psalm 139:13 · BSB

For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

Deuteronomy 4:19 · BSB

When you look to the heavens and see the sun and moon and stars—all the host of heaven—do not be enticed to bow down and worship what the LORD your God has apportioned to all the nations under heaven.

“even his”

Isaiah 40:26 Hebrews 9:14 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 26:4 Psalm 90:2 Romans 16:26

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.

Hebrews 9:14 · BSB

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God!

Isaiah 9:6 · BSB

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 26:4 · BSB

Trust in the LORD forever, because GOD the LORD is the Rock eternal.

Psalm 90:2 · BSB

Before the mountains were born or You brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God.

Romans 16:26 · BSB

but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith —

“Godhead”

Colossians 2:9 Acts 17:29

Colossians 2:9 · BSB

For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity dwells in bodily form.

Acts 17:29 · BSB

Therefore, being offspring of God, we should not think that the Divine Being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by man’s skill and imagination.

“so that they are”

Romans 2:15 John 15:22 Romans 2:1

Romans 2:15 · BSB

So they show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, their consciences also bearing witness, and their thoughts either accusing or defending them

John 15:22 · BSB

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

Romans 2:1 · BSB

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things.

“without”

Acts 22:1

Acts 22:1 · BSB

“Brothers and fathers, listen now to my defense before you.”

Also

Psalm 19:1–6 Jeremiah 5:21

Psalm 19:1–6 · BSB

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

Jeremiah 5:21 · BSB

“Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who have eyes but do not see, who have ears but do not hear.

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

In context

19For what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.

21For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.

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