²⁸ Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over^(A) to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done.

²¹ For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.^(A)

¹⁸ Yet I reserve^(A) seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed^(B) him.”

⁶ If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices^(A) you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods”^(B) (gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known,

¹⁶ Be careful, or you will be enticed to turn away and worship other gods and bow down to them.^(A)