who, knowing the ordinance of God, that they that practise such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also consent with them that practise them.

'Who' -these very people, the Gentiles.

'Knowing the ordinance of God' -'Here is another intimation that Paul is dealing with people WHO HAD HEARD MORE THAN THEY WOULD HAVE CARED TO CONFESS THEY HEARD'. These people were well aware that God have given 'ordinances/regulations/laws' against such things, and they also knew the EXACT PENALTY-I.E. DEATH.

'But also consent' -'encouraged others to do them, too' (Tay)

-'but they even applaud those who do them' (TCNT)

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