Romans 1:20

Romans 1:20 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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:
• New International Version (NIV)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 people are without excuse.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,

Context of Romans 1:20

18For [God does not overlook sin and] the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men who in their wickedness suppress and stifle the truth, 19because that which is known about God is evident within them [in their inner consciousness], for God made it evident to them. For ever since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through His workmanship [all His creation, the wonderful things that He has made], so that they [who fail to believe and trust in Him] are without excuse and without defense. 21For even though they knew God [as the Creator], they did not honor Him as God or give thanks [for His wondrous creation]. On the contrary, they became worthless in their thinking [godless, with pointless reasonings, and silly speculations], and their foolish heart was darkened. 22Claiming to be wise, they became fools,

Romans 1:20 word by word

τὰ γὰρ ἀόρατα αὐτοῦ ἀπὸ κτίσεως κόσμου τοῖς ποιήμασιν νοούμενα καθορᾶται, ἥ τε ἀΐδιος αὐτοῦ δύναμις καὶ θειότης, εἰς τὸ εἶναι αὐτοὺς ἀναπολογήτους.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• the invisible thingsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the invisible thingsἀόρατοςaoratos · invisibleG517
• of himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
• the creationκτίσιςktisis · creationG2937
• of the worldκόσμοςkosmos · worldG2889
• are clearly seenκαθοράωkathoraō · to perceiveG2529
• being understoodνοέωnoieō · to understandG3539
• by the things that are madeποίημαpoiēma · workmanshipG4161
• ·τεte · and/bothG5037
• eternalἀΐδιοςaidios · eternalG126
• powerδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• Godheadθειότηςtheiotēs · divinityG2305
• so thatεἰςeis · towardG1519
• areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• without excuseἀναπολόγητοςanapologētos · inexcusableG379

Cross-references for Romans 1:20

• John 1:18No one has seen God [His essence, His divine nature] at any time; the [One and] only begotten God [that is, the unique Son] who is in the intimate presence of the Father, He has explained Him [and interpreted and revealed the awesome wonder of the Father].
• Colossians 1:15He is the exact living image [the essential manifestation] of the unseen God [the visible representation of the invisible], the firstborn [the preeminent one, the sovereign, and the originator] of all creation.
• 1 Timothy 1:17Now to the King of the ages [eternal], immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
• 1 Timothy 6:16He alone possesses immortality [absolute exemption from death] and lives in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal power and dominion! Amen.
• Hebrews 11:27By faith he left Egypt, being unafraid of the wrath of the king; for he endured [steadfastly], as seeing Him who is unseen.
• Romans 1:19because that which is known about God is evident within them [in their inner consciousness], for God made it evident to them.
• Deuteronomy 4:19And beware that you do not raise your eyes toward heaven and see the sun and the moon and the stars, all the host of heaven, and let yourselves be led astray and worship them and serve them, [mere created bodies] which the Lord your God has allotted to [serve and benefit] all the peoples under the whole heaven.
• Job 31:26If I beheld the sun [as an object of worship] when it shone Or the moon going in its splendor,
• Psalms 8:3When I see and consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have established,
• Psalms 33:6By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, And all their host by the breath of His mouth.
• Psalms 104:5He established the earth on its foundations, So that it will not be moved forever and ever.
• Psalms 119:90Your faithfulness continues from generation to generation; You have established the earth, and it stands [securely].
• Psalms 139:13For You formed my innermost parts; You knit me [together] in my mother’s womb.
• Psalms 148:8Lightning and hail, snow and fog; Stormy wind, fulfilling His orders;
• Matthew 5:45so that you may [show yourselves to] be the children of your Father who is in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on those who are evil and on those who are good, and makes the rain fall on the righteous [those who are morally upright] and the unrighteous [the unrepentant, those who oppose Him].
• Romans 16:26but now has been disclosed and through the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all the nations, according to the commandment of the eternal God, leading them to obedience to the faith,

Commentaries on Romans 1:20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20The invisible things of him - His invisible perfections are manifested by his visible works, and may be apprehended by what he has made; their immensity showing his omnipotence, their vast variety and contrivance, his omniscience; and their adaptation to the most beneficent purposes, his infinite goodness and philanthropy. His eternal power - , That all-powerful energy that ever was, and ever will exist; so that, ever since there was a creation to be…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20For the invisible things of him - The expression “his invisible things” refers to those things which cannot be perceived by the senses. It does not imply that there are any things pertaining to the divine character which may be seen by the eye; but that there are things which may be known of him, though not discoverable by the eye. We judge of the objects around us by the senses, the sight, the touch, the ear, etc. Paul affirms, that though we cannot…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 18-25Verses 18-25 The apostle begins to show that all mankind need the salvation of the gospel, because none could obtain the favour of God, or escape his wrath by their own works. For no man can plead that he has fulfilled all his obligations to God and to his neighbour; nor can any truly say that he has fully acted up to the light afforded him. The sinfulness of man is described as ungodliness against the laws of the first table, and unrighteousness against…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 18-32Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. For the invisible things of him from--or "since" the creation of the world are clearly seen--the mind brightly beholding what the eye cannot discern. being understood by the things that are made--Thus, the outward creation is not the parent but the interpreter of our faith in God. That faith has its primary sources within our own breast (Ro 1:19); but it becomes an intelligible and articulate conviction only through what we observe around us ("by the…Read the comment

Topics related to Romans 1:20

• Atheism
• Blindness
• Excuses
• Gentiles
• God
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• Philosophy
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• Religion
• Rome
• Wicked (People)
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In the dictionaries

• Affection
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• Creation
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• Despiteful
• Eternal death
• Faith
• Fall of man
• Godhead
• Law

Commentaries on Romans 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings