Charles Ellicott Commentary Romans 1:32

"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." — Romans 1:32 (ASV)

Knowing: Again, the word for “full or thorough knowledge.” With full knowledge of the sentence of eternal death which is in store for 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.