For the name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you, even as it is written.
As it is written: “God’s name is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.”
for the name of God because of you is evil spoken of among the nations, according as it hath been written.
For the name ofGod is blasphemed on your account among the nations, according as it is written.
Romans — Apostolic writings (New Testament).
1. Therefore inexcusable art thou, O man. This reproof is directed against hypocrites, who dazzle the eyes of men by displays of outward sanctity, and even think themselves to be accepted before God, as though they had given him full satisfaction. Hence Paul, after having stated the grosser vices, that…