Parallel Verses
Noyes New Testament
who, although knowing the ordinance of God, that they who practise such things deserve death, not only do them themselves, but approve of those who do them.
New American Standard Bible
and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of
King James Version
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Holman Bible
Although they know full well God’s just sentence—that those who practice such things deserve to die
International Standard Version
Although they know God's just requirement that those who practice such things deserve to die they not only do these things but even applaud others who practice them.
A Conservative Version
Who, knowing the righteousness of God, that those who commit such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also favor those who do.
American Standard Version
who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them.
Amplified
Although they know God’s righteous decree and His judgment, that those who do such things deserve death, yet they not only do them, but they even [enthusiastically] approve and tolerate others who practice them.
An Understandable Version
These people know that God's decrees require that those who practice such things deserve to die [i.e., either spiritual or temporal punishment], yet they not only do the same things [themselves], but even approve of other people who practice them.
Anderson New Testament
who, acknowledging the judgment of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but approve those who practice them.
Bible in Basic English
Who, though they have knowledge of the law of God, that the fate of those who do these things is death, not only go on doing these things themselves, but give approval to those who do them.
Common New Testament
Though they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.
Daniel Mace New Testament
who knowing the divine rule of right, did not perceive that they who commit such things are worthy of death, and not only they who do the same, but they who give countenance to those that do them.
Darby Translation
who knowing the righteous judgment of God, that they who do such things are worthy of death, not only practise them, but have fellow delight in those who do them.
Godbey New Testament
who, knowing the rightfulness of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but they even delight in those who are doing them.
Goodspeed New Testament
They know God's decree that those who act in this way deserve to die, yet they not only do it, but applaud any who do.
John Wesley New Testament
Who knowing the righteous judgment of God, that they who do such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in those that do them.
Julia Smith Translation
Who knowing the justice of God, that they doing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also approve those doing.
King James 2000
Who knowing the judgment of God, that they who commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
who, [although they] know the requirements of God, that those who do such things are worthy of death, not only do they do the same [things], but also they approve of those who do [them].
Modern King James verseion
who, knowing the righteous order of God, that those practicing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but have pleasure in those practicing them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Which men, though they knew the righteousness of God, how that they which such things commit are worthy of death: yet not only do the same, but also have pleasure in them that do them.
Moffatt New Testament
though they know God's decree that people who practise such vice deserve death, they not only do it themselves but applaud those who practise it.
Montgomery New Testament
Though they knew well the ordinance of God, that those who practise such vices are worthy of death, they not only continue to do the same, but were even applauding those who practise vice.
NET Bible
Although they fully know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them.
New Heart English Bible
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.
Sawyer New Testament
who knowing the ordinance of God, that those who do such things deserve death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in those who do them.
The Emphasized Bible
Who, indeed, having acknowledged the righteous sentence of God, - that, they who such things as these do practise, are worthy of death, not only, the same things, are doing, but are even delighting together with them who are practising them .
Thomas Haweis New Testament
who, though they know the righteous judgment of God, that they who live in such practices are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also find pleasure in the company of those who live in these practices.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Well aware of God's decree, that those who do such things deserve to die, not only are they guilty of them themselves, but they even applaud those who do them.
Webster
Who, knowing the judgment of God, that they who commit such things are worthy of death; not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
Weymouth New Testament
In short, though knowing full well the sentence which God pronounces against actions such as theirs, as things which deserve death, they not only practise them, but even encourage and applaud others who do them.
Williams New Testament
Although they know full well God's sentence that those who practice such things deserve to die, yet they not only practice them but even applaud others who do them.
World English Bible
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.
Worrell New Testament
who, indeed, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with those who practice them.
Worsley New Testament
who though they knew the just judgement of God, (that they who commit such practises are worthy of death) yet not only do these very things, but also countenance and encourage others in the practice of them.
Youngs Literal Translation
who the righteous judgment of God having known -- that those practising such things are worthy of death -- not only do them, but also have delight with those practising them.
Themes
Character » Of the wicked » Delighting in the iniquity of others
Character of the wicked » Delighting in the iniquity of others
Gentiles » Unclassified sciptures relating to
Gentiles » Characterized as » Depraved and wicked
Idolatry » Led to abominable sins
Palliation of sin » Palliation of sin, condemned
Presumption » Exhibited in » Wilful commission of sin
Sexual activities » Why people partake in inappropriate sexual behavior
Sin » Of youth, results of » Palliation of
Topics
Interlinear
hostis
Epiginosko
Toioutos
Poieo
suneudokeo
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Romans 1:32
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Hands Sinful Humanity Over To Depravity
31 senseless, faithless, without natural affection, without pity; 32 who, although knowing the ordinance of God, that they who practise such things deserve death, not only do them themselves, but approve of those who do them.
Cross References
Romans 6:21
What fruit then had ye at that time from those things of which ye are now ashamed? For the end of those things is death.
Luke 11:48
So then ye bear witness to and approve the deeds of your fathers; for they indeed killed them, and ye are building [their tombs].
Acts 8:1
And Saul was consenting to his death. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church which was at Jerusalem; and all were scattered abroad throughout the regions of Judaea and Samaria, except the apostles.
Acts 22:20
and when the blood of Stephen, thy witness, was shed, I myself was standing by and consenting, and keeping the garments of those who slew him.
Mark 14:10-11
And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went to the chief priests, that he might deliver him up to them.
Romans 1:18
For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all impiety and unrighteousness of men, who keep down the truth in unrighteousness.
Romans 1:21
Because though they knew God, they did not glorify him as God, nor were they thankful to him; but became perverse in their reasonings, and their senseless minds were darkened;
Romans 2:1-5
Wherefore thou art without excuse, O man that judgest, whoever thou art. For wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Romans 2:21-23
dost thou then who teachest another, not teach thyself? Thou who proclaimest that others should not steal, dost thou steal?