Romans 1:18-23

Modern English Version

The Guilt of Mankind

¹⁸ The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth through unrighteousness. ¹⁹ For what may be known about God is clear to them since God has shown it to them. ²⁰ The invisible things about Him—His eternal power and deity—have been clearly seen since the creation of the world and are understood by the things that are made, so that they are without excuse.

²¹ Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him or give thanks to Him as God, but became futile in their imaginations, and their foolish hearts were darkened. ²² Claiming to be wise, they became fools. ²³ They changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man, birds, four-footed beasts, and creeping things.