Romans 1:19 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. That which may be known of God - Dr. Taylor paraphrases this and the following verse thus: "Although the Gentiles had no written revelation, yet what may be known of God is every where manifest among them, God having made a clear discovery of himself to them. For his being and perfections, invisible to our bodily eyes, have been, ever since the creation of the world, evidently to be seen, if attentively considered, in the visible beauty, order, and operations observable in the constitution and parts of the universe; especially his eternal power and universal dominion and providence: so that they cannot plead ignorance in excuse of their idolatry and wickedness."

Romans 1:19

19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them;f for God hath shewed it unto them.