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.
They know exactly what God thinks about all this, that people who live this way are headed for destruction. But here's the thing: they don't just keep doing it themselves, they actually cheer on others who do it too.
It's one thing to mess up, but celebrating other people's destructive choices? That's a whole different level.
📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote the Book of Romans to the early Christian church in Rome around 57 AD, as a letter to explain the gospel and address the universal problem of sin and God's judgment. In Romans chapter 1, Paul describes how humanity has suppressed the truth about God revealed in creation, leading to moral decay and idolatry, with people knowingly engaging in sinful acts. This verse concludes Paul's list of sins by emphasizing that those who not only commit them but also approve of others doing so face God's righteous condemnation.
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