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NASB | Romans 1:24 ¶ Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 1:24 ¶ Therefore God gave them over in the lusts of their own hearts to [sexual] impurity, so that their bodies would be dishonored among them [abandoning them to the degrading power of sin], |
Bible Question:
the question was for romans 1:24-27. is there any legitimate explanation to explain romans 1:24-27?what was the lie that was exchanged for what truth, and how was the created worshipped and served so that those that did it were given over to homosexuality? in other words does this scripture give us license to say to anyone who is homosexual, you are gay because you you exchanged the truth for a lie, and you worshipped and served the created? |
Bible Answer: Dear Feet, Context is crucial if we hope to render a sound exegesis of Scripture -- or, indeed, any text! Let me ask you a question: The first word of this verse is "dio" which can be rightly translated as "therefore" or "consequently." What are the characteristics of the people of which Paul is speaking (see vv18-23)? What does this passage relate concerning what they did, thought, and said? In Him, Doc |