Romans 1:19. Because. Here begins the statement why God's wrath was revealed, which is also a proof that they hold back the truth in unrighteousness. ‘If they did so out of ignorance, they would be excusable: but they do not do so out of ignorance, and therefore God's wrath is manifested against them' (Meyer). The Apostle proves first that men had the truth (Romans 1:19-20); then that they hindered it, and perverted it (Romans 1:21-23). Afterwards the result is described.

That which is known of God. The word used has this sense in the New Testament; so that the phrase does not mean the knowledge of God, nor what may be known of God. The former is un-grammatical, the latter illogical in this connection, since it is plainly shown that the heathen did not know all that may be known of God.

In them; not, ‘among them,' which would refer to a merely external revelation. The Apostle is speaking of a revelation in the heart and conscience.

God manifested it. Through the creation (Romans 1:20); the tense used pointing to one act.

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