Romans 1:22

In 9 translations

BSB

Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,

KJV

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

WEB

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

ASV

Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

LSV

professing to be wise, they were made fools,

YLT

professing to be wise, they were made fools,

DBY

professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

DRC

For professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.

GNV

When they professed themselues to be wise, they became fooles.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

φάσκοντες εἶναι σοφοὶ ἐμωράνθησαν,

RP2018

Φάσκοντες εἶναι σοφοὶ ἐμωράνθησαν,

TR-Boyd

Φάσκοντες εἶναι σοφοὶ ἐμωράνθησαν,

SCR1894

φασκοντες ειναι σοφοι εμωρανθησαν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Corinthians 1:19–21For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made…
• Proverbs 26:12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
• Romans 11:25I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
• Proverbs 25:14Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given.
• Jeremiah 8:8–9How can you say, ‘We are wise, and the Law of the LORD is with us,’ when in fact the lying pen of the scribes has produced a deception? The wise will be put to shame; they will be dismayed and trapped. Since they have…
• Jeremiah 10:14Every man is senseless and devoid of knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols. For his molten images are a fraud, and there is no breath in them.
• 1 Corinthians 3:18–19Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches…
• Matthew 6:23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
• Isaiah 47:10You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’

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