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because ^(C1)that which is known about God is evident ^(F1)within them; for God made it evident to them.

For ^(C1)since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, that is, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ^(C2)being understood by what has been made, so that they are without excuse.

For even though they knew God, they did not ^(F1)honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became ^(C1)futile in their reasonings, and their senseless hearts were darkened.

^(C1)Claiming to be wise, they became fools,

and they ^(C1)exchanged the glory of the incorruptible God for an image in the form of corruptible mankind, of birds, four-footed animals, and ^(F1)crawling creatures.

Therefore ^(C1)God gave them up to vile impurity in the lusts of their hearts, so that their bodies would be ^(C2)dishonored among them.

For they exchanged the truth of God for ^(F1)(C1)falsehood, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, ^(C2)who is blessed ^(F2)forever. Amen.