Romans 1:20

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:

Cross-reference

Romans 1:19 Parallel

Romans 1:19 states that God has shown his truth; the following verse explains how through creation.

Romans 1:31 Parallel

Romans 1:31 lists moral decay resulting from rejecting the clear revelation of verse 20, showing the downward spiral.

Romans 3:19 Parallel

Romans 3:19 universalizes accountability, reinforcing the 'without excuse' conclusion of Romans 1:20 for all humanity.

Romans 2:14 Parallel

Romans 2:14 adds that God’s law is written on hearts, another form of general revelation alongside creation in Romans 1:20.

Deuteronomy 4:19 warns against worshiping the sun and moon, which creation revelation should instead lead to worship of the Creator.

Colossians 1:15 calls Christ the image of the invisible God, making visible what creation only hints at.

Acts 17:29 Related theme

Acts 17:29 argues that the divine being is not like physical images, which follows directly from Romans 1:20's point that people are without excuse for idolatry.

John 15:22 Parallel

John 15:22 uses the same 'without excuse' reasoning — Jesus' words leave people accountable, just as creation does.

Isaiah 40:26 points to the stars as evidence of God's 'great power' in creation, a direct parallel to Romans 1:20's claim that creation reveals His power.

Psalm 148:8–12 Related theme

Psalm 148:8-12 lists all created things praising God, illustrating the universal witness Romans 1:20 describes.

Psalm 104:31 rejoices in God's glory enduring through His works, aligning with Romans 1:20's divine nature seen in what He made.

Psalm 8:3 Parallel

Psalm 8:3 marvels at the heavens as God's handiwork, directly echoing Romans 1:20's claim that creation reveals God's eternal power.

Psalm 33:6-9 declares the heavens were made by God's word, showing His power — the same power Romans 1:20 says is visible in creation.

Psalm 90:2 Related theme

Psalm 90:2 declares God's existence 'from everlasting to everlasting' before creation, directly affirming the eternal power Romans 1:20 says creation reveals.

Acts 14:15 Parallel

Acts 14:15 points to the same Creator God, urging recognition of His works as Romans 1:20 does.

Psalm 19:1 Allusion

Psalm 19:1 declares the heavens proclaim God's glory — the classic OT text on general revelation that Romans 1:20 echoes.

Genesis 1:1 Historical context

Genesis 1:1 records the creation of the world that Romans 1:20 says reveals God's invisible qualities — the foundational event referenced.

Acts 17:27 Parallel

Acts 17:27 reveals God’s purpose in general revelation: that people seek Him, complementing the 'without excuse' in Romans 1:20.

Acts 14:17 Parallel

Acts 14:17 adds that God’s providential care also testifies to His existence, expanding the general revelation in Romans 1:20.

Jeremiah 51:15 echoes that God’s power and wisdom are displayed in creation, reinforcing the general revelation theme.

John 1:18 Contrast

John 1:18 emphasizes that Jesus reveals the unseen God, a specific revelation beyond general creation knowledge.

Colossians 2:9 says all the fullness of deity dwells in Christ, connecting to the 'divine nature' Romans 1:20 says is seen in creation but now located in the person of Christ.

Isaiah 44:20 describes a deluded heart worshipping idols — paralleling Romans 1:20-23 where people suppress truth and worship creation.

Ecclesiastes 3:11 says no one can fathom God's works — contrasting with Romans 1:20's claim that creation clearly reveals God's invisible qualities.

Job 31:26-28 considers worshiping the sun a sin, highlighting the idolatry that misuses creation's testimony.

1 Corinthians 1:21 explains that human wisdom failed to know God, echoing the ignorance Romans 1:20 says leaves humanity without excuse.

1 Timothy 1:17 calls God invisible, echoing the attribute that creation displays.

1 Timothy 6:16 says no one can see God, underscoring why revelation through creation is indirect.

James 4:17 Parallel

James 4:17 shows that knowing good and not doing it is sin—paralleling how knowledge of God from creation makes people without excuse for failing to glorify Him.

Matthew 5:45 Related theme

Matthew 5:45 shows God's goodness through sun and rain on all people, a tangible display of His nature, paralleling Romans 1:20's general revelation.

Psalm 119:90 ties God's faithfulness to the enduring earth, reinforcing Romans 1:20's point that creation reveals God's eternal attributes.

Psalm 104:5 Parallel

Psalm 104:5 describes God establishing the earth's foundations, a specific example of creation displaying His power in Romans 1:20.

Psalm 28:5 Parallel

Psalm 28:5 warns that ignoring God's works brings judgment — here, ignoring creation's witness leaves people without excuse.