18 For the wrath of
God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness
and wickedness of men who by their wickedness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be
known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 Ever since the
creation of the world his invisible nature, namely, his eternal power and
deity, has been clearly perceived in the things that have been made. So they
are without excuse; 21 for although they
knew God they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became
futile in their thinking and their senseless minds were darkened. 22 Claiming to be
wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the
glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man or birds or animals
or reptiles.