²⁰ For since the creation of the world God’s^[a] invisible attributes—his eternal power and divine nature—have been understood and observed by what he made, so that people^[b] are without excuse. ²¹ For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him. Instead, their thoughts turned to worthless things,^[c] and their senseless hearts were darkened. ²² Though claiming to be wise, they became fools