Romans 1:20-22
1:20 For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes – his eternal power and divine nature – have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people 1 are without excuse.
1:21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts 2 were darkened.
1:22 Although they claimed 3 to be wise, they became fools
Romans 1:28
1:28 And just as they did not see fit to acknowledge God, 4 God gave them over to a depraved mind, to do what should not be done. 5
1 tn Grk “they”; the referent (people) has been specified in the translation for clarity.
2 tn Grk “heart.”
3 tn The participle φάσκοντες (faskonte") is used concessively here.
4 tn Grk “and just as they did not approve to have God in knowledge.”
5 tn Grk “the things that are improper.”