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Romans 1:20

Romans 1:20
For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the invisible things of him,.... Not the angels, the invisible inhabitants of heaven: nor the unseen glories of another world; nor the decrees of God; nor the persons in the Godhead; but the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For the invisible things of him - The expression “his invisible things” refers to those things which cannot be perceived by the senses. It does not imply that there are any things pertaining to the…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The invisible things of him - His invisible perfections are manifested by his visible works, and may be apprehended by what he has made; their immensity showing his omnipotence, their vast variety and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Romans 1:19-32

In this last part of the chapter the apostle applies what he had said particularly to the Gentile world, in which we may observe,

I. The means and helps they had to come to the knowledge of God.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

from the creation of the world i.e. "since the world was created." The Gr. scarcely allows the interpretation "from the framework, or constitution, of the world." He means that ever since there was a…