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Romans 1:17-32

17 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: “The righteous will live by faith.”

18 God’s Wrath Against Mankind
The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness,

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

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 what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

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

22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools

23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like mortal man and birds and animals and reptiles.

24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another.

25 They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.

26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones.

27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their perversion.

28 Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done.

29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips,

30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents;

31 they are senseless, faithless, heartless, ruthless.

32 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.

Cross References for Romans 1:17-32

Romans 10:3 - Since they did not know the righteousness that comes from God and sought to establish their own... Click to read the verse Romans 10:3 Click to read the verse Romans 10:3

2 Corinthians 5:21 - God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:21 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 5:21

Genesis 6:9 - This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, ... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:9 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:9

Hebrews 11:7 - By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his fam... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:7

Galatians 3:11 - Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, “The righteous will live by faith.” Click to read the verse Galatians 3:11 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:11

Acts 10:22 - The men replied, “We have come from Cornelius the centurion. He is a righteous and God-fearing ... Click to read the verse Acts 10:22 Click to read the verse Acts 10:22

Habakkuk 2:4 - “See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright— but the righteous will live by his faith— Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:4 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 2:4

1 Corinthians 1:30 - It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that i... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:30

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as ... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:33 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:33

Psalms 103:17 - But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him, and his righteo... Click to read the verse Psalms 103:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 103:17

Hebrews 10:38 - But my righteous one will live by faith. And if he shrinks back, I will not be pleased with him.” Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:38 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:38

Psalms 98:2 - The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. Click to read the verse Psalms 98:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 98:2

Romans 4:15 - because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression. Click to read the verse Romans 4:15 Click to read the verse Romans 4:15

1 Peter 1:12 - It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you, when they spoke of the t... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:12

Galatians 3:2 - I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law,... Click to read the verse Galatians 3:2 Click to read the verse Galatians 3:2

Galatians 2:20 - I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:20

Romans 5:1 - Peace and Joy Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God thr... Click to read the verse Romans 5:1 Click to read the verse Romans 5:1

Romans 4:6 - David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righ... Click to read the verse Romans 4:6 Click to read the verse Romans 4:6

Numbers 21:9 - So Moses made a bronze snake and put it up on a pole. Then when anyone was bitten by a snake an... Click to read the verse Numbers 21:9 Click to read the verse Numbers 21:9

John 3:36 - Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, fo... Click to read the verse John 3:36 Click to read the verse John 3:36

Ezekiel 18:9 - He follows my decrees and faithfully keeps my laws. That man is righteous; he will surely live,... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 18:9

Philippians 3:9 - and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that whi... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:9

2 Peter 1:1 - Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of o... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 1:1

Isaiah 46:13 - I am bringing my righteousness near, it is not far away; and my salvation will not be delayed. ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:13

Romans 3:3 - What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness? Click to read the verse Romans 3:3 Click to read the verse Romans 3:3

Hebrews 11:6-7 - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:6-7 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:6-7

Psalms 22:31 - They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn— for he has done it. Click to read the verse Psalms 22:31 Click to read the verse Psalms 22:31

Psalms 89:16 - They rejoice in your name all day long; they exult in your righteousness. Click to read the verse Psalms 89:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 89:16

Psalms 71:16 - I will come and proclaim your mighty acts, O Sovereign Lord; I will proclaim your righteousness... Click to read the verse Psalms 71:16 Click to read the verse Psalms 71:16

Romans 3:21 - Righteousness Through Faith But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made kno... Click to read the verse Romans 3:21 Click to read the verse Romans 3:21

Romans 9:30 - Israel’s Unbelief What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, ... Click to read the verse Romans 9:30 Click to read the verse Romans 9:30

Galatians 2:16 - know that a man is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too... Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16 Click to read the verse Galatians 2:16

Isaiah 56:1 - Salvation for Others This is what the Lord says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my... Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:1 Click to read the verse Isaiah 56:1

John 16:10 - in regard to righteousness, because I am going to the Father, where you can see me no longer; Click to read the verse John 16:10 Click to read the verse John 16:10