Romans 1:26 bbe — For this reason God gave them up to evil passions, and their women were changing the natural use into one which is unna…

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"For this reason God gave them up to evil passions, and their women were changing the natural use into one which is unnatural:"

— Romans 1:26, Bible in Basic English

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Romans 1 — Context

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And by them the glory of the eternal God was changed and made into the image of man who is not eternal, and of birds and beasts and things which go on the earth.

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For this reason God gave them up to the evil desires of their hearts, working shame in their bodies with one another:

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Because by them the true word of God was changed into that which is false, and they gave worship and honour to the thing which is made, and not to him who made it, to whom be blessing for ever. So be it.

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For this reason God gave them up to evil passions, and their women were changing the natural use into one which is unnatural:

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And in the same way the men gave up the natural use of the woman and were burning in their desire for one another, men doing shame with men, and getting in their bodies the right reward of their evil-doing.

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And because they had not the mind to keep God in their knowledge, God gave them up to an evil mind, to do those things which are not right;

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Being full of all wrongdoing, evil, desire for the goods of others, hate, envy, putting to death, fighting, deceit, cruel ways, evil talk, and false statements about others;

Romans 1:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 1:26 say?
Romans 1:26 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For this reason God gave them up to evil passions, and their women were changing the natural use into one which is unnatural:”
Where is Romans 1:26 in the Bible?
Romans 1:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 26.
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 1:26.
What translation should I read Romans 1:26 in?
Romans 1:26 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 1:26?
Romans 1:26 reads (BBE): “For this reason God gave them up to evil passions, and their women were changing the natural use into one which is unnatural:” 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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