Matthew Poole and continuators on Romans 1:32

32. Who 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 .

i. e. His just Law and Statute, or his Justice in Punishing Sin and Sinners. This the Gentiles knew by the Light of Nature, and by the Examples of God's Justice in the World.

The Barbarians of Melita judg'd Murther worthy of Death, Act. 28.4. vid. Act. 23.29. and 26.31. The Heathen also had some Knowledge of future and everlasting Punishment, as appears by their Writings; and were perswaded, that the Sins before-mentioned, and such-like did really deserve it.

Or Patronize and Applaud such, vi[illegible: 2 letters] Psal. 10.3. This is set last, as worst of all. It is the highe[illegible: 2 letters] [illegible: 1 letter]egree of Wickedness: Such come nearest the Divel, who take Pleasure in Evil, because it is Evil.

Marginal references: Or, consent with them.; Hos 7.3.