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Rebellion, Not Ignorance
Commentators stress that humanity's core problem isn't a lack of evidence for God, but a willful refusal to honor Him. Even with a clear knowledge of God's existence and power, people chose not to glorify Him or give thanks. This active rejection, not simple ignorance, is presented as the foundational sin from which all others, including idolatry, spring.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 1:21
18th Century
Theologian
Because that. The apostle here is showing that it was right to condemn people for their sins. To do this it was necessary to show them tha…
AT Robertson
On Romans 1:21
Because that (διοτ). As in verse 19.Knowing God (γνοντες τον θεον). Second aorist active participle of γινωσκω, t…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 1:21
19th Century
Bishop
They knew enough of God to know that thanks and praise were due to Him, but they offered neither of these. They put aside the natural instinct of a…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 1:21–22
19th Century
Preacher
The way to be a fool is to pretend to be wise. A short cut to wisdom is the confession of folly. The near way to folly is the profession of wisdom.…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 1:21
Despite the knowledge of God conveyed to them through the creation, people failed to act on it. They “neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks …
John Calvin
On Romans 1:21
16th Century
Theologian
For when they knew God, etc. He plainly testifies here that God has presented to the minds of all people the means of knowing Him, having …
John Gill
On Romans 1:21
17th Century
Pastor
Because that when they knew God, though they had such a knowledge of the being and perfections of God, yet they glorified hi…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 1:18–25
17th Century
Minister
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…