Parallel Verses New International Version Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools King James Bible Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Darby Bible Translation professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, World English Bible Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, Young's Literal Translation professing to be wise, they were made fools, Romans 1:22 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleProfessing themselves to be wise - This is most strikingly true of all the ancient philosophers, whether Greeks or Romans, as their works, which remain, sufficiently testify. The word φασκοντες signifies not merely the professing but the assumption of the philosophic character. In this sense the word φασκειν is used by the best Greek writers. See Kypke. A dispassionate examination of the doctrine and lives of the most famed philosophers of antiquity, of every nation, will show that they were darkened in their mind and irregular in their conduct. It was from the Christian religion alone that true philosophy and genuine philosophers sprang. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Proverbs 25:14 Whoever boasts himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. Proverbs 26:12 See you a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him. Library Beautiful Thoughts"Beautiful Thoughts" From Henry Drummond Arranged by Elizabeth Cureton {Project Gutenberg Editorial note: Many quotes from "The Greatest Thing in the World" did not provide a page number.} 1892 The invisible things of God from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made.--Rom. i. 20. To My Dear Friend Helen M. Archibald This Book Is Affectionately Inscribed. … Henry Drummond—Beautiful Thoughts Nineteenth Day. Holiness and Resurrection. Knowledge. Worship. Gratitude. Inexcusable Irreverence and Ingratitude Cross References Isaiah 44:20 Such a person feeds on ashes; a deluded heart misleads him; he cannot save himself, or say, "Is not this thing in my right hand a lie?" Jeremiah 4:22 "My people are fools; they do not know me. They are senseless children; they have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil; they know not how to do good." Jeremiah 8:8 "'How can you say, "We are wise, for we have the law of the LORD," when actually the lying pen of the scribes has handled it falsely? Jeremiah 10:14 Everyone is senseless and without knowledge; every goldsmith is shamed by his idols. The images he makes are a fraud; they have no breath in them. 1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Jump to Previous Although Boasting Claimed Claiming Fact Foolish Fools Professing Seeming Themselves Utter Wisdom WiseJump to Next Although Boasting Claimed Claiming Fact Foolish Fools Professing Seeming Themselves Utter Wisdom WiseLinks Romans 1:22 NIVRomans 1:22 NLT Romans 1:22 ESV Romans 1:22 NASB Romans 1:22 KJV Romans 1:22 Bible Apps Romans 1:22 Biblia Paralela Romans 1:22 Chinese Bible Romans 1:22 French Bible Romans 1:22 German Bible Romans 1:22 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |