Romans 1:30 web — backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

World English Bible

"backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,"

— Romans 1:30, World English Bible

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Romans 1 — Context

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Likewise also the men, leaving the natural function of the woman, burned in their lust toward one another, men doing what is inappropriate with men, and receiving in themselves the due penalty of their error.

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Even as they refused to have God in their knowledge, God gave them up to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not fitting;

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being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, malice; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers,

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backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,

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without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful;

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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.

Romans 1:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Romans 1:30 say?
Romans 1:30 in the World English Bible reads: “backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,”
Where is Romans 1:30 in the Bible?
Romans 1:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 30.
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 1:30.
What translation should I read Romans 1:30 in?
Romans 1:30 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 1:30?
Romans 1:30 reads (WEB): “backbiters, hateful to God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,” 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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