Romans 1:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 1:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 1:21 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imagina..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 1:21 — KJV
“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.”
— Romans 1:21 (KJV)
Romans 1:21 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 1:21
“And as soon as we had heard these things, our hearts did melt, neither did there remain any more courage in any man, because of you: for the LORD your God, he is God in heaven above, and in earth beneath. did there...: Heb. rose up”
Shares key themes with Romans 1:21: because, god, neither
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Romans 1:21: because, god, neither
“Behold, thou shalt call a nation that thou knowest not, and nations that knew not thee shall run unto thee because of the LORD thy God, and for the Holy One of Israel; for he hath glorified thee.”
Shares key themes with Romans 1:21: because, knew, god
“Because of their wickedness which they have committed to provoke me to anger, in that they went to burn incense, and to serve other gods, whom they knew not, neither they, ye, nor your fathers.”
Shares key themes with Romans 1:21: because, knew, god
“As I live, saith the Lord GOD, surely because my flock became a prey, and my flock became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, neither did my shepherds search for my flock, but the shepherds fed themselves, and fed not my flock; because...: or, without a shepherd”
Shares key themes with Romans 1:21: because, god, neither
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