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.
Tema nähtamatut olu, nii tema igavest väge kui jumalikku olemist, nähakse, kui neid pannakse tähele, tema tegudes maailma loomisest alates, nii et nad ei saa vabanduda, sellepärast et nad Jumalat tundes ei ole teda kui Jumalat austanud ega tänanud, vaid on oma mõtlemistes saanud tühiseks ja nende mõistmatu süda on läinud pimedaks.