26 For this reason *ver. 24, 28God gave them up to *[Col. 3:5;1 Thess. 4:5]dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; 27 and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, *Lev. 18:22;20:13men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error.