Romans 1:14

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

13Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that often-times I purposed to come to you (but was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit among you also, as among the rest of the Gentiles.

15So, as far as lies in me, I am ready to preach the good news to you also who are at Rome.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said: I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, and reveal them to babes;

Acts 9:15But the Lord said to him: Go; for he is to me a chosen vessel, to bear my name before Gentiles, and kings, and the sons of Israel;

Acts 22:21And he said to me: Depart; for I will send thee far hence to the Gentiles.

Acts 28:2And the barbarians showed us no little kindness; for they kindled a fire, and received us all, because of the present rain, and because of the cold.

Romans 1:22Professing 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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