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Worse yet, they encourage others to do them, too. <a href="/esv/romans/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Though they know God’s righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. <a href="/bsb/romans/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. <a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who having known the righteous judgment of God, that those doing such things are worthy of death, not only are practicing them, but are also approving of those practicing them. <a href="/kjv/romans/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. <a href="/nkjv/romans/1.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/romans/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. <a href="/nasb/romans/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them. <a href="/nasb77/romans/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and, although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them. <a href="/lsb/romans/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and although they know the righteous requirement of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them. <a href="/amp/romans/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Although they know God’s righteous decree and His judgment, that those who do such things deserve death, yet they not only do them, but they even [enthusiastically] approve and tolerate others who practice them. <a href="/csb/romans/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Although they know God’s just sentence—that those who practice such things deserve to die —they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them. <a href="/hcsb/romans/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Although they know full well God&#8217s just sentence—that those who practice such things deserve to die—they not only do them, but even applaud others who practice them. <a href="/asv/romans/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them. <a href="/cev/romans/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They know God has said that anyone who acts this way deserves to die. But they keep on doing evil things, and they even encourage others to do them. <a href="/erv/romans/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they which practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them. <a href="/gwt/romans/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Although they know God's judgment that those who do such things deserve to die, they not only do these things but also approve of others who do them. <a href="/gnt/romans/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> They know that God's law says that people who live in this way deserve death. Yet, not only do they continue to do these very things, but they even approve of others who do them. <a href="/isv/romans/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Although they know God's just requirement—that those who practice such things deserve to die—they not only do these things but even applaud others who practice them. <a href="/msb/romans/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Although they know God?s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them. <a href="/net/romans/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Although they fully know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them. <a href="/nheb/romans/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. <a href="/wbt/romans/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who, knowing the judgment of God, that they who commit such things are worthy of death; not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only practise them, but even encourage and applaud others who do them. <a href="/web/romans/1.htm">World English Bible</a> who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/romans/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> who the righteous judgment of God having known—that those practicing such things are worthy of death—not only do them, but also have delight with those practicing them. <a href="/blb/romans/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> who having known the righteous judgment of God, that those doing such things are worthy of death, not only are practicing them, but are also approving of those practicing them. <a href="/ylt/romans/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who the righteous judgment of God having known -- that those practising such things are worthy of death -- not only do them, but also have delight with those practising them. <a href="/slt/romans/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who knowing the justice of God, that they doing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also approve those doing.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/romans/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who, having known the justice of God, did not understand that they who do such things, are worthy of death; and not only they that do them, but they also that consent to them that do them. <a href="/cpdv/romans/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And these, though they had known the justice of God, did not understand that those who act in such a manner are deserving of death, and not only those who do these things, but also those who consent to what is done. <a href="/nabre/romans/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Although they know the just decree of God that all who practice such things deserve death, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them. <a href="/nrsvce/romans/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They know God’s decree, that those who practice such things deserve to die—yet they not only do them but even applaud others who practice them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/romans/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Knowing the judgment of God, that those who commit such things, he condemns to death, they not only do them, but also associate with those who practice them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/romans/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Who, while knowing the judgment of God, that those who commit such things are condemned to death, were not only doing these things, but also were attached to those who were doing these things. <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/romans/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> who, acknowledging the judgment of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but approve those who practice them. <a href="/godbey/romans/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> who, knowing the rightfulness of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but they even delight in those who are doing them. <a href="/haweis/romans/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> who, though they know the righteous judgment of God, that they who live in such practices are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also find pleasure in the company of those who live in these practices.<CM> <a href="/mace/romans/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who knowing the divine rule of right, did not perceive that they who commit such things are worthy of death, and not only they who do the same, but they who give countenance to those that do them. <a href="/wey/romans/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only practise them, but even encourage and applaud others who do them. <a href="/worrell/romans/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> who, indeed, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with those who practice them. <a href="/worsley/romans/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> who though they knew the just judgement of God, (that they who commit such practises are worthy of death) yet not only do these very things, but also countenance and encourage others in the practice of them. <a href="/parallel/romans/1-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KIZs4GUMn-g?start=299" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/romans/1.htm">God's Wrath against Sin</a> …31They are senseless, faithless, heartless, merciless. 32<a href="/greek/3748.htm" title="3748: hoitines (RelPro-NMP) -- Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. ">Although they</a> <a href="/greek/1921.htm" title="1921: epignontes (V-APA-NMP) -- From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge.">know</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God’s</a> <a href="/greek/1345.htm" title="1345: dikaiōma (N-ANS) -- From dikaioo; an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision.">righteous decree</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: prassontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">do</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">such</a> <a href="/greek/5108.htm" title="5108: toiauta (DPro-ANP) -- (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality).">things</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/514.htm" title="514: axioi (Adj-NMP) -- Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable.">worthy</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">of death,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">they not</a> <a href="/greek/3440.htm" title="3440: monon (Adv) -- Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.">only</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiousin (V-PIA-3P) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">continue to do</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auta (PPro-AN3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">these things,</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/4909.htm" title="4909: syneudokousin (V-PIA-3P) -- From sun and eudokeo; to think well of in common, i.e. Assent to, feel gratified with.">approve of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tois (Art-DMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/4238.htm" title="4238: prassousin (V-PPA-DMP) -- To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. ">practice them.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ezekiel/18-30.htm">Ezekiel 18:30-32</a> Therefore, O house of Israel, I will judge you, each according to his ways, declares the Lord GOD. Repent and turn from all your transgressions, so that your iniquity will not become your downfall. / Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel? / For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live! <a href="/proverbs/1-29.htm">Proverbs 1:29-31</a> For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD. / They accepted none of my counsel; they despised all my reproof. / So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. <a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20-23</a> Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. / Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. / Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing strong drink, ... <a href="/psalms/50-16.htm">Psalm 50:16-22</a> To the wicked, however, God says, “What right have you to recite My statutes and to bear My covenant on your lips? / For you hate My instruction and cast My words behind you. / When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers. ... <a href="/jeremiah/5-30.htm">Jeremiah 5:30-31</a> A horrible and shocking thing has happened in the land. / The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests rule by their own authority. My people love it so, but what will you do in the end? <a href="/1_corinthians/6-9.htm">1 Corinthians 6:9-10</a> Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/galatians/5-19.htm">Galatians 5:19-21</a> The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. <a href="/ephesians/5-5.htm">Ephesians 5:5-7</a> For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. / Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / Therefore do not be partakers with them. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:12</a> in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.” <a href="/revelation/22-14.htm">Revelation 22:14-15</a> Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates. / But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. <a href="/matthew/7-21.htm">Matthew 7:21-23</a> Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. / Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ / Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you workers of lawlessness!’ <a href="/luke/12-47.htm">Luke 12:47-48</a> That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows. / But the one who unknowingly does things worthy of punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be required; and from him who has been entrusted with much, even more will be demanded. <a href="/john/3-19.htm">John 3:19-20</a> And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.knowing.<a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18,21</a> For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who hold the truth in unrighteousness; … <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1-5,21-23</a> Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things… worthy.<a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Romans 6:21</a> What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.have pleasure in them.<a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Psalm 50:18</a> When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.<a href="/hosea/7-3.htm">Hosea 7:3</a> They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.<a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Mark 14:10,11</a> And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/21-24.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/romans/1-22.htm">Although</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/luke/11-48.htm">Approve</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/acts/23-21.htm">Consent</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/acts/24-5.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/1-30.htm">Full</a> <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">God's</a> <a href="/acts/27-38.htm">Hearty</a> <a href="/acts/25-17.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/acts/25-8.htm">Law</a> <a href="/malachi/3-14.htm">Ordinance</a> <a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Others</a> <a href="/acts/25-9.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/acts/24-16.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/romans/1-27.htm">Practising</a> <a href="/leviticus/14-11.htm">Pronounces</a> <a href="/romans/1-17.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/acts/25-15.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/acts/27-28.htm">Short</a> <a href="/matthew/10-17.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/acts/28-18.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Actions</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Although</a> <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Approval</a> <a href="/romans/2-18.htm">Approve</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Commit</a> <a href="/romans/7-16.htm">Consent</a> <a href="/romans/6-1.htm">Continue</a> <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Death</a> <a href="/romans/5-18.htm">Decree</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-9.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/romans/12-8.htm">Encourage</a> <a href="/romans/2-21.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/romans/3-14.htm">Full</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/romans/6-17.htm">Hearty</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/romans/2-12.htm">Law</a> <a href="/romans/8-4.htm">Ordinance</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Others</a> <a href="/romans/7-22.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Practice</a> <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Practise</a> <a href="/romans/2-2.htm">Practising</a> <a href="/romans/4-6.htm">Pronounces</a> <a href="/romans/2-5.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/romans/3-4.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/romans/3-23.htm">Short</a> <a href="/romans/2-3.htm">Theirs</a> <a href="/romans/8-18.htm">Worthy</a><div class="vheading2">Romans 1</div>1. <a href="/romans/1-1.htm">Paul commends his calling to the Romans;</a> 9. <a href="/romans/1-9.htm">and his desire to come to them.</a> 16. <a href="/romans/1-16.htm">What his gospel is.</a> 18. <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">God is angry with sin.</a> 21. <a href="/romans/1-21.htm">What were the sins of mankind.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/romans/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/romans/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Although they know God’s righteous decree This phrase indicates an awareness of God's moral standards, which are evident through natural revelation and the conscience (<a href="/romans/2-14.htm">Romans 2:14-15</a>). The concept of a "righteous decree" suggests a divine law that is universally understood, echoing the moral law given to Israel and the inherent understanding of right and wrong in all humanity. This awareness is not limited to those with direct access to Scripture but is a universal knowledge of God's expectations.that those who do such things are worthy of death The phrase "worthy of death" reflects the severity of sin in God's eyes, aligning with the Old Testament law where certain sins warranted capital punishment (<a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Leviticus 20:10-16</a>). It underscores the gravity of sin and its ultimate consequence, which is spiritual death and separation from God (<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a>). This echoes the justice of God, who cannot tolerate sin, and the need for atonement, which is fulfilled in Christ.they not only continue to do these things This highlights the persistence in sin despite knowing its consequences. It reflects a hardened heart and a willful rebellion against God. The continuation in sin is indicative of a depraved mind, as described earlier in <a href="/romans/1-28.htm">Romans 1:28</a>, where God gives people over to their sinful desires as a form of judgment. This persistence is a rejection of God's mercy and a refusal to repent.but also approve of those who practice them Approving of sin in others compounds the guilt, as it not only involves personal sin but also encourages and endorses sin in the community. This approval can be seen as a societal acceptance of immorality, which was prevalent in the Roman culture of Paul's time, known for its decadence and moral relativism. It reflects a deeper level of corruption where sin is not only practiced but celebrated, drawing a parallel to <a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a>, where evil is called good. This approval is a direct challenge to the transformative power of the Gospel, which calls believers to a life of holiness and separation from the world (<a href="/1_peter/1-15.htm">1 Peter 1:15-16</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Romans, Paul is writing to the believers in Rome, addressing both Jews and Gentiles. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_roman_church.htm">The Roman Church</a> The recipients of the letter, consisting of both Jewish and Gentile Christians, living in a diverse and often morally challenging environment. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The ultimate authority whose righteous decrees are being referenced by Paul. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_practitioners_of_sin.htm">The Practitioners of Sin</a> Those who engage in sinful behaviors and approve of others who do the same, despite knowing God's decrees. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_righteous_decree.htm">The Righteous Decree</a> Refers to God's moral law, which is understood to be inherently known by all people, as Paul argues earlier in Romans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_righteous_decree.htm">Understanding God's Righteous Decree</a> Recognize that God's moral law is inherently known by all, and we are accountable to it. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_approval.htm">The Danger of Approval</a> Be aware of the subtlety of approving sin, whether through direct support or passive acceptance. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_righteous_living.htm">The Call to Righteous Living</a> Strive to live in a way that reflects God's righteousness, avoiding both sinful actions and the approval of such actions in others. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church.htm">The Role of the Church</a> Encourage one another in the church to uphold God's standards and lovingly correct those who stray. <a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection_and_repentance.htm">Personal Reflection and Repentance</a> Regularly examine your own life for areas where you may be approving of sin, and seek repentance and transformation.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_romans_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Romans 1</a> <a href="/q/what_does_enabling_someone's_sin_mean.htm">What does enabling someone's sin mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_god's_righteous_decree.htm">What is God's Righteous Decree?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_great_deep's_fountains.htm">What is God's Righteous Decree?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_a_debased_mind.htm">What is a debased mind?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/romans/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) Knowing.--Again the word for "full or thorough knowledge." With full knowledge of the sentence of eternal death which is in store for them.They show that it is no mere momentary yielding to the force of temptation or of passion, but a radical perversion of conscience and reason, by the fact that they not only practise such things themselves, but in cold blood commend and applaud those who practise them.With reference to the truth of the description which is here given of the ancient pagan world, see Excursus C: On the State of the Heathen World at the Time of St. Paul.Judgment.--Just decree or sentence.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/romans/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 32. - Who (οἵτινες, with its usual significance, as before) knowing the judgment of God, that they which practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also have pleasure in them that practise them. In this concluding verse the main point of the whole argument, with which also it began (ver. 19), is repeated, viz. that all this sin was in spite of better knowledge - the original knowledge of God revealed, as above set forth, to the human race, and (as is implied further) an inward witness of conscience still remaining, however stifled, even in the most corrupt society. By ἄξιος θανάτου is not meant "deserving of capital punishment;" Divine judgment is evidently implied. There is no need to inquire what conception of future retribution the heathen themselves may be supposed to have had, or to have been capable of entertaining. St. Paul constantly denotes by θάνατος, in a general and comprehensive sense, the penal consequence of unatoned sin due to the Divine δικαιοσύνη (cf. <a href="/romans/6-21.htm">Romans 6:21-23</a>; <a href="/romans/8-6.htm">Romans 8:6</a>, etc.). It is to be observed that in the latter part of this verse the distinction between πράσσειν, meaning habitual practice, and ποιεῖν, is not shown in the Authorized Version. The evidence of the "reprobate mind" is not simply that such things are done occasionally under temptation, but that they are the habits of people's lives. And still more: such habits are not only participated in by those who have knowledge enough to perceive their guilt (αὐτὰ πποιοῦσιν), but even condoned and approved (συνευδοκοῦσι τοῖς πράσσουσι); there was no general protest or indignation in society against the prevalent abominations; and those familiar with the writers of the Augustan age must be well aware that this was so. Here we have the final proof of the prevalence of the ἀδόκιμος νοῦς, the climax of the picture of general moral degradation. "Ideo autem sic interpreter, quod video apostolum voluisse hic gravius aliquid et sceleratius ipsa vitioram perpetratione per-stringere. Id quale sit non intelligo, nisi referamus ad istam nequitiae summam, ubi miseri homines contra Dei justitiam, abjecta verecundia, vitiorum patrocinium suscipiunt" (Calvin). <a href="/commentaries/romans/1-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Although they] οἵτινες (hoitines) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3748.htm">Strong's 3748: </a> Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. know ἐπιγνόντες (epignontes) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1921.htm">Strong's 1921: </a> From epi and ginosko; to know upon some mark, i.e. Recognize; by implication, to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge. God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. righteous decree δικαίωμα (dikaiōma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1345.htm">Strong's 1345: </a> From dikaioo; an equitable deed; by implication, a statute or decision. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. do πράσσοντες (prassontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. such τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. things τοιαῦτα (toiauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5108.htm">Strong's 5108: </a> (including the other inflections); from toi and houtos; truly this, i.e. Of this sort (to denote character or individuality). are εἰσίν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. worthy ἄξιοι (axioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_514.htm">Strong's 514: </a> Worthy, worthy of, deserving, comparable, suitable. Probably from ago; deserving, comparable or suitable. of death, θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. {they} not οὐ (ou) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. only μόνον (monon) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3440.htm">Strong's 3440: </a> Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely. continue to do ποιοῦσιν (poiousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. these things, αὐτὰ (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. approve of συνευδοκοῦσιν (syneudokousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4909.htm">Strong's 4909: </a> From sun and eudokeo; to think well of in common, i.e. Assent to, feel gratified with. those who τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. practice [them]. πράσσουσιν (prassousin) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4238.htm">Strong's 4238: </a> To do, perform, accomplish; be in any condition, i.e. I fare; I exact, require. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">NT Letters: Romans 1:32 Who knowing the ordinance of God that (Rom. 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