Because that when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful, but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good, I find not.

Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way to you.

They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and to every good work reprobate.