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Romans 1:21-28 The Power of the Gospel

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.

Cross References for Romans 1:21-28

Revelation 14:7 - He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has com... Click to read the verse Revelation 14:7 Click to read the verse Revelation 14:7

Ephesians 5:8 - For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 5:8

John 3:19 - This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light bec... Click to read the verse John 3:19 Click to read the verse John 3:19

Ecclesiastes 7:29 - This only have I found: God made mankind upright, but men have gone in search of many schemes.” Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:29 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:29

Hosea 2:8 - She has not acknowledged that I was the one who gave her the grain, the new wine and oil, who l... Click to read the verse Hosea 2:8 Click to read the verse Hosea 2:8

Romans 1:32 - Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not... Click to read the verse Romans 1:32 Click to read the verse Romans 1:32

Deuteronomy 29:19 - When such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself and therefore... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:19

Acts 26:18 - to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, so... Click to read the verse Acts 26:18 Click to read the verse Acts 26:18

Jeremiah 2:5 - This is what the Lord says: “What fault did your fathers find in me, that they strayed so far f... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:5 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:5

Genesis 6:5 - The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of ... Click to read the verse Genesis 6:5 Click to read the verse Genesis 6:5

Genesis 8:21 - The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: “Never again will I curse the ground... Click to read the verse Genesis 8:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 8:21

Jeremiah 4:14 - O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14

1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:9

Luke 1:51 - He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmos... Click to read the verse Luke 1:51 Click to read the verse Luke 1:51

Psalms 81:12 - So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts to follow their own devices. Click to read the verse Psalms 81:12 Click to read the verse Psalms 81:12

1 Peter 2:15 - For it is God’s will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:15

Job 31:27 - so that my heart was secretly enticed and my hand offered them a kiss of homage, Click to read the verse Job 31:27 Click to read the verse Job 31:27

Romans 1:28 - Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave the... Click to read the verse Romans 1:28 Click to read the verse Romans 1:28

Psalms 10:4 - In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4

1 Samuel 2:12 - Eli’s Wicked Sons Eli’s sons were wicked men; they had no regard for the Lord. Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:12 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:12

Revelation 15:4 - Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone are holy. All nation... Click to read the verse Revelation 15:4 Click to read the verse Revelation 15:4

Deuteronomy 28:29 - At midday you will grope about like a blind man in the dark. You will be unsuccessful in everyt... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:29 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:29

Isaiah 44:9-20 - All who make idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Those who would spe... Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:9-20 Click to read the verse Isaiah 44:9-20

Leviticus 7:12 - “‘If he offers it as an expression of thankfulness, then along with this thank offering he is t... Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:12 Click to read the verse Leviticus 7:12

Jeremiah 10:3 - For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsma... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:3 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:3

Psalms 99:8 - O Lord our God, you answered them; you were to Israel a forgiving God, though you punished thei... Click to read the verse Psalms 99:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 99:8

Psalms 50:23 - He who sacrifices thank offerings honors me, and he prepares the way so that I may show him the... Click to read the verse Psalms 50:23 Click to read the verse Psalms 50:23

Jeremiah 10:3-8 - For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut a tree out of the forest, and a craftsma... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:3-8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:3-8

2 Kings 17:15 - They rejected his decrees and the covenant he had made with their fathers and the warnings he h... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:15 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 17:15

1 Peter 1:18 - For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeem... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:18

Jeremiah 23:16 - This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:16 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:16

Jeremiah 33:18 - nor will the priests, who are Levites, ever fail to have a man to stand before me continually t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 33:18

Ephesians 4:17 - Living as Children of Light So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17

Psalms 86:9 - All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, O Lord; they will bring glory t... Click to read the verse Psalms 86:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 86:9

Romans 11:10 - May their eyes be darkened so they cannot see, and their backs be bent forever.” Click to read the verse Romans 11:10 Click to read the verse Romans 11:10

2 Corinthians 10:5 - We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, an... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:5 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 10:5

Jeremiah 3:17 - At that time they will call Jerusalem The Throne of the Lord, and all nations will gather in Je... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:17 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:17

Psalms 31:6 - I hate those who cling to worthless idols; I trust in the Lord. Click to read the verse Psalms 31:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 31:6

Jeremiah 16:19 - O Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress, to you the nations will com... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:19

Romans 15:9 - so that the Gentiles may glorify God for his mercy, as it is written: “Therefore I will praise ... Click to read the verse Romans 15:9 Click to read the verse Romans 15:9

Luke 17:15-18 - One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. Click to read the verse Luke 17:15-18 Click to read the verse Luke 17:15-18

James 2:20 - You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? Click to read the verse James 2:20 Click to read the verse James 2:20

Habakkuk 1:15-16 - The wicked foe pulls all of them up with hooks, he catches them in his net, he gathers them up ... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:15-16 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:15-16

Psalms 53:1 - Psalm 53 For the director of music. According to mahalath. A maskil of David. The fool says in ... Click to read the verse Psalms 53:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 53:1

Proverbs 2:13 - who leave the straight paths to walk in dark ways, Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:13

Ephesians 4:17-18 - Living as Children of Light So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17-18 Click to read the verse Ephesians 4:17-18

Jeremiah 10:14-15 - Everyone is senseless and without knowledge; every goldsmith is shamed by his idols. His images... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:14-15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:14-15

2 Timothy 3:2 - People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to ... Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:2 Click to read the verse 2 Timothy 3:2

Hosea 7:15 - I trained them and strengthened them, but they plot evil against me. Click to read the verse Hosea 7:15 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:15

1 Corinthians 3:20 - and again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:20

Isaiah 60:2 - See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 60:2

Luke 17:17 - Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Click to read the verse Luke 17:17 Click to read the verse Luke 17:17

Colossians 3:15 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to pe... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:15

Romans 1:19 - since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. Click to read the verse Romans 1:19 Click to read the verse Romans 1:19