Roma 1:21

1:21 For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts ¹  were darkened.

Roma 9:11

9:11 even before they were born or had done anything good or bad (so that God’s purpose in election ²  would stand, not by works but by ³  his calling) ⁴  –

Roma 13:3

13:3 (for rulers cause no fear for good conduct but for bad). Do you desire not to fear authority? Do good and you will receive its commendation,

¹ tn Grk “heart.”

² tn Grk “God’s purpose according to election.”

³ tn Or “not based on works but based on…”

⁴ tn Grk “by the one who calls.”

sn The entire clause is something of a parenthetical remark.