Romans 1:22

Translations

Modern

Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

Traditional

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

Literal

Professing to be wise, they became fools,

Latin

…dicentes enim se esse sapientes, stulti facti sunt.

Original

Greek

English

Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

Notes

Romans 1:18–3:20

Paul waits to explain righteousness through faith (see 3:21) until he first teaches about the sinfulness of all people. Both non-Jews and Jews are equally under the power of sin (1:18–32; 2:1–3:8). Because of this, both groups are in the same situation before God. No one can gain God’s favor by their own actions or obedience (3:9–20). All people need God’s saving action, not their own efforts.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Pharaoh Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility Natural Revelation Sin Enters the World Social Chaos in Judges The Purpose of the Judgments The Unknown God

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1 Corinthians 1:19–21
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Romans 11:25
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Proverbs 25:14
Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
Jeremiah 8:8–9
How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception?
Jeremiah 10:14
Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them.
1 Corinthians 3:18–19
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise.
Isaiah 47:10
You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’
Matthew 6:23
But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

Glossary

Atonement Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Faith Hardness of Heart Idols, Idolatry Letter to the Romans New Creation, New Creature Sin

Topics

Blindness: Spiritual Conceit: General Scriptures Concerning Conscience: Dead Fools: Are: Self-Sufficient Fools: Worship Idols Genetic Engineering Gentiles: Unclassified Sciptures Relating To Godlessness: General Scriptures Concerning Idolatry: Folly of Idolatry: Irrational Idolatry: They Who Practise are Ignorant and Foolish Lasciviousness: General Scriptures Concerning Mythology Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Rome: Abominations In Stupidity Titles and Names of the Wicked: Fools Wicked (People): Described Wisdom: Worldly

Romans 1:22

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