Romans 1:30

“Backbiters, etc..] Who more publicly defamed the characters of their neighbours, and hurt their good name, credit and reputation, though behind their backs: haters of God; some read it, “hated of God”; as all workers of iniquity are; but rather this expresses their sin, that they were deniers of the being and providence of God, and showed themselves to be enemies to him by their evil works: despiteful; both by opprobrious words, and injurious actions: proud; of their natural knowledge, learning, eloquence and vain philosophy: boasters: of their parts, abilities, wisdom and works; all which they attributed to themselves, and to the sharpness of their wit, their sagacity and industry:…”

“haters of God--The word usually signifies "God-hated," which some here prefer, in the sense of "abhorred of the Lord"; expressing the detestableness of their character in His sight (compare Pro 22:14; Psa 73:20). But the active sense of the word, adopted in our version and by the majority of expositors, though rarer, agrees perhaps better with the context.”

“Backbiters - Those Who calumniate, slander, or speak ill of those who are absent. Whisperers declare secretly, and with great reserve, the supposed faults of others. Backbiters proclaim them publicly and avowedly. Haters of God - There is no charge which can be brought against people more severe than this. It is the highest possible crime; yet it is a charge which the conduct of people will abundantly justify, and the truth of which all those experience who are brought to see their true character. To an awakened sinner there is often nothing more plain and painful than that he is a hater of God. His heart rises up against Him, and his Law, and his plan of saving people; and he deeply feels…”

“Whisperers - Such as secretly defame others. Backbiters - Such as speak against others behind their back. Haters of God - That is, rebels against him, deniers of his providence, or accusers of his justice in their adversities; yea, having an inward heart - enmity to his justice and holiness. Inventors of evil things - Of new pleasures, new ways of gain, new arts of hurting, particularly in war. Romans 1:31”

“Backbiters: Pro 25:23 haters: Rom 8:7, Rom 8:8; Num 10:35; Deu 7:10; Ch2 19:2; Psa 81:15; Pro 8:36; Joh 7:7; Joh 15:23, Joh 15:24; Tit 3:3 boasters: Rom 2:17, Rom 2:23, Rom 3:27; Kg1 20:11; Ch2 25:19; Psa 10:3, Psa 49:6, Psa 52:1, Psa 94:4, Psa 97:7; Act 5:36; Co2 10:15; Th2 2:4; Jam 3:5, Jam 4:16; Pe2 2:18; Jde 1:16 inventors: Psa 99:8, Psa 106:39; Ecc 7:29 disobedient: Deu 21:18-21, Deu 27:16; Pro 30:17; Eze 22:7; Mat 16:21, Mat 15:4; Luk 21:16; Ti2 3:2 Romans 1:31”