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For the invisible things of him since the creation of the world are clearly seen, being perceived through the things that are made, even his everlasting power and divinity; that they may be without excuse.
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Creation's Clear Message
All commentators agree that the created world is a clear and constant testimony to God's invisible attributes. Scholars explain that the visible universe—from its immense power to its intricate design—plainly reveals its Maker. This revelation of God's 'eternal power and divinity' is not hidden but is universally available to all people, in all places, at all times.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the invisible things of him. The expression "his invisible things" refers to those things which cannot be perceived by the senses. It …
The invisible things of him (τα αορατα αυτου). Another verbal adjective (α privative and οραω, to see), old word, either unseen or…
19th Century
Anglican
For, although there were aspects of God’s being that the eye could not penetrate, they could still be easily inferred from the nature of His visibl…
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Baptist
People who have never heard the gospel can see God in His works if they open their eyes. Enough is written on the face of nature to condemn them if…
The creation bears clear witness to its Maker, and the evidence is “plain” to people. Here Paul enters upon a discussion of what is usually designa…
16th Century
Protestant
Since his invisible things, etc. God is in Himself invisible; but as His majesty shines forth in His works and in His creatures everywhere…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the invisible things of him Not the angels, the invisible inhabitants of heaven: nor the unseen glories of anoth…
The apostle begins to show that all humankind needs the salvation of the gospel, because no one could obtain the favor of God or escape his wrath b…
13th Century
Catholic
After showing that the truth about God was known by the Gentiles, he now states that they were guilty of the sins of ungodliness and inju…
