Romans 1:14

To the Greeks and to the barbarians, to the wise and to the unwise, I am a debtor;

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.

In Context

13And I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that I have often purposed to come unto you, (and have been hindered hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

15So (as much as is in me) I am ready to preach the gospel to you also that are at Rome.

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:5O little ones, understand subtilty, and ye unwise, take notice.

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to the little ones.

Acts 9:15And the Lord said to him: Go thy way; for this man is to me a vessel of election, to carry my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel.

Acts 22:21And he said to me: Go, for unto the Gentiles afar off, will I send thee.

Acts 28:2For kindling a fire, they refreshed us all, because of the present rain, and of the cold.

Romans 1:22For professing themselves to be wise, they became fools.

Matthew Henry on Romans 1:9-16

Paul's Love to the Roman Christians. ( a. d. 58.) 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers; 10 Making request, if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the will of God to come unto you. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye… Read the whole commentary →

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