His invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship, so that they are inexcusable; because, although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God nor did they thank him, but they became empty - headed in their reasonings and their unintelligent heart became darkened.
Viņa neredzamās īpašības, tiklab viņa mūžīgā vara kā viņa dievišķība, kopš pasaules radīšanas gara acīm saskatāmas viņa darbos; tāpēc viņiem nav ar ko aizbildināties. Jo, pazīdami Dievu, viņi to nav turējuši godā kā Dievu un viņam nav pateikušies, bet savos spriedumos krituši nīcības gūstā un savā siržu neprātā iegrimuši tumsā.