Romans 1:18

KJV1611 – Modern English

For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness;

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth by their unrighteousness.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For the wrath of God is revealed fm heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} the wrath{G3709} of God{G2316} is revealed{G601} from{G575} heaven{G3772} against{G1909} all{G3956} ungodliness{G763} and{G2532} unrighteousness{G93} of men,{G444} who{G3588} hinder{G2722} the truth{G225} in{G1722} unrighteousness;{G93}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} the wrath{G3709} of God{G2316} is revealed{G601}{(G5743)} from{G575} heaven{G3772} against{G1909} all{G3956} ungodliness{G763} and{G2532} unrighteousness{G93} of men{G444}, who hold{G2722}{(G5723)} the truth{G225} in{G1722} unrighteousness{G93};

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For the wrath of God apereth from heven agaynst all vngodlynes and vnrightewesnes of me which withholde ye trueth in vnrightewesnes

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    As it is wrytte: The iust shal lyue by his faith. For ye wrath of God is declared from heauen vpon all vngodlynes and vnrighteousnes of me,which witholde the trueth of God in vnrighteousnes:

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For the wrath of God is reueiled from heauen against all vngodlinesse, and vnrighteousnesse of men, which withhold the trueth in vnrighteousnesse.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For the wrath of God appeareth from heauen, against all vngodlynesse & vnrighteousnes of men, which withholde the trueth in vnrighteousnes.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness;

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    for revealed is the wrath of God from heaven upon all impiety and unrighteousness of men, holding down the truth in unrighteousness.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hinder the truth in unrighteousness;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For there is a revelation of the wrath of God from heaven against all the wrongdoing and evil thoughts of men who keep down what is true by wrongdoing;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The Condemnation of the Unrighteous For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of people who suppress the truth by their unrighteousness,

Referenced Verses

  • Eph 5:6 : 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words: for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience.
  • Col 3:6 : 6 For which things' sake, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.
  • 2 Thess 2:10 : 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
  • Rom 1:32 : 32 Who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them.
  • 1 Tim 4:1-2 : 1 Now the Spirit speaks clearly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits, and doctrines of demons; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their conscience seared with a hot iron;
  • Rom 5:9 : 9 Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.
  • Rom 6:13 : 13 And do not yield your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but yield yourselves to God as those who are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.
  • Rom 4:15 : 15 Because the law produces wrath; for where there is no law, there is no transgression.
  • Rom 5:6 : 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
  • Rom 2:3 : 3 And do you think this, O man, who judges those who do such things, and do the same, that you shall escape the judgment of God?
  • Rom 2:15-23 : 15 Who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts alternately accusing or else excusing each other;) 16 In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. 17 Behold, you are called a Jew, and rest in the law, and make your boast of God, 18 And know His will, and approve the things that are more excellent, being instructed out of the law; 19 And are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, who have the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law. 21 You therefore who teach another, do you not teach yourself? You who preach that a man should not steal, do you steal? 22 You who say a man should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you commit sacrilege? 23 You who make your boast of the law, through breaking the law do you dishonor God?
  • Luke 12:46-47 : 46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he does not expect him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in two, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers. 47 And that servant, who knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, nor did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
  • John 3:19-21 : 19 This is the condemnation, that light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 Everyone who does evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.
  • Acts 24:24-25 : 24 And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning faith in Christ. 25 And as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go away for now; when I have a convenient time, I will call for you.
  • Rom 1:19 : 19 Because what may be known of God is manifest in them; for God has shown it to them.
  • Rom 1:28 : 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Rom 1:19-21
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    19 Because what may be known of God is manifest in them; for God has shown it to them.

    20 For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

    21 Because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

  • 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, 'The just shall live by faith.'

  • Rom 2:8-9
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    8 But to those who are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,

    9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;

  • 6 For which things' sake, the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.

  • Rom 2:2-5
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    2 But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who commit such things.

    3 And do you think this, O man, who judges those who do such things, and do the same, that you shall escape the judgment of God?

    4 Or do you despise the riches of His goodness and tolerance and patience, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?

    5 But because of your hardness and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath for yourself against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God;

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    8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:

    9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

  • Rom 3:5-7
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    5 But if our unrighteousness highlights the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who inflicts wrath? (I speak as a man)

    6 Certainly not: for then how will God judge the world?

    7 For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner?

  • Rom 1:23-32
    10 verses
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    23 And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man, and to birds and four-footed beasts and creeping things.

    24 Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies among themselves,

    25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed forever. Amen.

    26 For this reason God gave them up to vile passions: for even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature.

    27 And likewise the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another; men with men working what is shameful, and receiving in themselves that penalty of their error which was fitting.

    28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

    29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,

    30 Backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

    31 Undiscerning, untrustworthy, without natural affection, unmerciful:

    32 Who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them.

  • 20 For the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.

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    10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.

    11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:

    12 That they all might be condemned who did not believe the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

  • 15 to execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.'

  • 6 Let no one deceive you with empty words: for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the children of disobedience.

  • 18 'There is no fear of God before their eyes.'

  • 3 For being ignorant of God's righteousness and seeking to establish their own righteousness, they have not submitted to the righteousness of God.

  • Rom 3:9-11
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    9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all: for we have already charged both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;

    10 As it is written, 'There is none righteous, no, not one:'

    11 'There is none who understands, there is none who seeks after God.'

  • 30 Truly, these times of ignorance God overlooked, but now commands all men everywhere to repent,

  • 4 For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lewdness and denying the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ.

  • 5 Which is a clear sign of the righteous judgment of God, that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer:

  • 16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

  • 10 And to wait for His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead, even Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come.

  • 1 Tim 1:9-10
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    72%

    9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous person, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

    10 For fornicators, for those who defile themselves with mankind, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and if there is any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine,

  • 11 God judges the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.

  • 7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved for fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

  • 18 Having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart;

  • 3 Among whom also we all had our conduct in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

  • 22 even the righteousness of God, through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. For there is no difference:

  • 36 He who believes in the Son has everlasting life, and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.