Romans 1:19 net — because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.

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"because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them."

— Romans 1:19, NET Bible

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Romans 1 — Context

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The Power of the Gospel For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

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For the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel from faith to faith, just as it is written,“The righteous by faith will live.”

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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,

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because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.

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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 are without excuse.

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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 were darkened.

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Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools

Romans 1:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 1:19 say?
Romans 1:19 in the NET Bible reads: “because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.”
Where is Romans 1:19 in the Bible?
Romans 1:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 19.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 1:19.
What translation should I read Romans 1:19 in?
Romans 1:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 1:19?
Romans 1:19 reads (NET): “because what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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