Romans 1:21

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Because, knowing God, they didn't glorify him as God, neither gave thanks, but became vain in their reasoning, and their senseless heart was darkened.

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Rome was the capital of the Roman Empire and the destination of Paul’s letter to a diverse Christian community there. Although Romans 1:21 speaks universally of humanity’s failure to honor God, its Roman setting highlights this truth amid a major center of imperial power and pagan worship.

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Romans 1:21 mentions Rome.