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Berean Standard Bible

“For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.”

Romans 1:21

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After stating the gospel's power, Paul explains why all people need it. In chapter 1 he describes how humanity, though aware of God through creation, turned away from him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts.

World English Bible (WEB)

Because, knowing God, they didn’t glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.

King James Version (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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

because that, knowing God, they glorified him not as God, neither gave thanks; but became vain in their reasonings, and their senseless heart was darkened.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because, having the knowledge of God, they did not give glory to God as God, and did not give praise, but their minds were full of foolish things, and their hearts, being without sense, were made dark.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

because, having known God they did not glorify Him as God, nor gave thanks, but were made vain in their reasonings, and their unintelligent heart was darkened,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque habiendo conocido á Dios, no le glorificaron como á Dios, ni dieron gracias; antes se desvanecieron en sus discursos, y el necio corazón de ellos fué entenebrecido.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sin embargo, aunque lo sabían muy bien, no quisieron ni adorar a Dios ni darle gracias. Al contrario, se pusieron a concebir ideas estúpidas y, en consecuencia, sus necios entendimientos se oscurecieron.

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