Romans 1:31 Meaning
Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
Context Explained
29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful:
32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.
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Related Cross References
2 Timothy 3:3
Both verses describe the characteristics of people in the last days.
Matthew 5:7
This verse contrasts the unmerciful with those who show mercy.
Hebrews 8:9
This verse speaks of the failure to keep covenant, contrasting with God's faithfulness.
Source: Romans 1:31