Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them. New Living Translation They know God’s justice requires that those who do these things deserve to die, yet they do them anyway. Worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too. English Standard Version Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. Berean Standard Bible Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. Berean Literal Bible who having known the righteous judgment of God, that those doing such things are worthy of death, not only are practicing them, but are also approving of those practicing them. King James Bible Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. New King James Version who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them. New American Standard Bible and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. NASB 1995 and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them. NASB 1977 and, although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them. Legacy Standard Bible and although they know the righteous requirement of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them. Amplified Bible Although they know God’s righteous decree and His judgment, that those who do such things deserve death, yet they not only do them, but they even [enthusiastically] approve and tolerate others who practice them. Christian Standard Bible Although they know God’s just sentence—that those who practice such things deserve to die —they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Although they know full well God’s just sentence—that those who practice such things deserve to die—they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them. American Standard Version who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them. Contemporary English Version They know God has said that anyone who acts this way deserves to die. But they keep on doing evil things, and they even encourage others to do them. English Revised Version who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they which practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Although they know God's judgment that those who do such things deserve to die, they not only do these things but also approve of others who do them. Good News Translation They know that God's law says that people who live in this way deserve death. Yet, not only do they continue to do these very things, but they even approve of others who do them. International Standard Version Although they know God's just requirement—that those who practice such things deserve to die—they not only do these things but even applaud others who practice them. Majority Standard Bible Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. NET Bible Although they fully know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them. New Heart English Bible who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. Webster's Bible Translation Who, knowing the judgment of God, that they who commit such things are worthy of death; not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Weymouth New Testament In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only practise them, but even encourage and applaud others who do them. World English Bible who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionwho the righteous judgment of God having known—that those practicing such things are worthy of death—not only do them, but also have delight with those practicing them. Berean Literal Bible who having known the righteous judgment of God, that those doing such things are worthy of death, not only are practicing them, but are also approving of those practicing them. Young's Literal Translation who the righteous judgment of God having known -- that those practising such things are worthy of death -- not only do them, but also have delight with those practising them. Smith's Literal Translation Who knowing the justice of God, that they doing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also approve those doing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho, having known the justice of God, did not understand that they who do such things, are worthy of death; and not only they that do them, but they also that consent to them that do them. Catholic Public Domain Version And these, though they had known the justice of God, did not understand that those who act in such a manner are deserving of death, and not only those who do these things, but also those who consent to what is done. New American Bible Although they know the just decree of God that all who practice such things deserve death, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. New Revised Standard Version They know God’s decree, that those who practice such things deserve to die—yet they not only do them but even applaud others who practice them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleKnowing the judgment of God, that those who commit such things, he condemns to death, they not only do them, but also associate with those who practice them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Who, while knowing the judgment of God, that those who commit such things are condemned to death, were not only doing these things, but also were attached to those who were doing these things. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentwho, acknowledging the judgment of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but approve those who practice them. Godbey New Testament who, knowing the rightfulness of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but they even delight in those who are doing them. Haweis New Testament who, though they know the righteous judgment of God, that they who live in such practices are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also find pleasure in the company of those who live in these practices. Mace New Testament who knowing the divine rule of right, did not perceive that they who commit such things are worthy of death, and not only they who do the same, but they who give countenance to those that do them. Weymouth New Testament In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only practise them, but even encourage and applaud others who do them. Worrell New Testament who, indeed, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with those who practice them. Worsley New Testament who though they knew the just judgement of God, (that they who commit such practises are worthy of death) yet not only do these very things, but also countenance and encourage others in the practice of them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Wrath against Sin…31They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless. 32Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. Cross References Ezekiel 18:30-32 Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! Proverbs 1:29-31 For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD. / They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. / So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Isaiah 5:20-23 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. / Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. / Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink, ... Psalm 50:16-22 To the wicked, however, God says, “What right have you to recite My statutes and to bear My covenant on your lips? / For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you. / When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers. ... Jeremiah 5:30-31 A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land. / The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. Galatians 5:19-21 The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. Ephesians 5:5-7 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. / Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / Therefore do not be partakers with them. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. 2 Timothy 3:1-5 But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... Revelation 21:8 But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” Revelation 22:14-15 Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. / But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ Luke 12:47-48 That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. John 3:19-20 And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. Treasury of Scripture Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. knowing. Romans 1:18,21 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; … Romans 2:1-5,21-23 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things… worthy. Romans 6:21 What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. have pleasure in them. Psalm 50:18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. Hosea 7:3 They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies. Mark 14:10,11 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them… Jump to Previous Actions Although Approval Approve Commit Consent Continue Death Decree Deserve Encourage Fellow Full God's Hearty Judgment Law Ordinance Others Pleasure Practice Practise Practising Pronounces Righteous Sentence Short Theirs WorthyJump to Next Actions Although Approval Approve Commit Consent Continue Death Decree Deserve Encourage Fellow Full God's Hearty Judgment Law Ordinance Others Pleasure Practice Practise Practising Pronounces Righteous Sentence Short Theirs WorthyRomans 1 1. Paul commends his calling to the Romans;9. and his desire to come to them. 16. What his gospel is. 18. God is angry with sin. 21. What were the sins of mankind. Although they know The phrase "although they know" suggests an awareness or understanding that is inherent or has been revealed. The Greek word used here is "epiginosko," which implies a deep, personal knowledge. This indicates that the individuals Paul refers to are not ignorant of God's standards; rather, they possess a conscious awareness of divine truth. Historically, this reflects the universal moral law that God has inscribed on the hearts of all people, as seen in Romans 2:15, where Paul speaks of the law written on their hearts. God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death they not only continue to do these things but also approve of those who practice them They show that it is no mere momentary yielding to the force of temptation or of passion, but a radical perversion of conscience and reason, by the fact that they not only practise such things themselves, but in cold blood commend and applaud those who practise them. With reference to the truth of the description which is here given of the ancient pagan world, see Excursus C: On the State of the Heathen World at the Time of St. Paul. Judgment.--Just decree or sentence. Verse 32. - Who (οἵτινες, with its usual significance, as before) knowing the judgment of God, that they which practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also have pleasure in them that practise them. In this concluding verse the main point of the whole argument, with which also it began (ver. 19), is repeated, viz. that all this sin was in spite of better knowledge - the original knowledge of God revealed, as above set forth, to the human race, and (as is implied further) an inward witness of conscience still remaining, however stifled, even in the most corrupt society. By ἄξιος θανάτου is not meant "deserving of capital punishment;" Divine judgment is evidently implied. There is no need to inquire what conception of future retribution the heathen themselves may be supposed to have had, or to have been capable of entertaining. St. Paul constantly denotes by θάνατος, in a general and comprehensive sense, the penal consequence of unatoned sin due to the Divine δικαιοσύνη (cf. Romans 6:21-23; Romans 8:6, etc.). It is to be observed that in the latter part of this verse the distinction between πράσσειν, meaning habitual practice, and ποιεῖν, is not shown in the Authorized Version. The evidence of the "reprobate mind" is not simply that such things are done occasionally under temptation, but that they are the habits of people's lives. And still more: such habits are not only participated in by those who have knowledge enough to perceive their guilt (αὐτὰ πποιοῦσιν), but even condoned and approved (συνευδοκοῦσι τοῖς πράσσουσι); there was no general protest or indignation in society against the prevalent abominations; and those familiar with the writers of the Augustan age must be well aware that this was so. Here we have the final proof of the prevalence of the ἀδόκιμος νοῦς, the climax of the picture of general moral degradation. "Ideo autem sic interpreter, quod video apostolum voluisse hic gravius aliquid et sceleratius ipsa vitioram perpetratione per-stringere. Id quale sit non intelligo, nisi referamus ad istam nequitiae summam, ubi miseri homines contra Dei justitiam, abjecta verecundia, vitiorum patrocinium suscipiunt" (Calvin). |
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