Romans 1:14

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

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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 oftentimes I purposed to come unto you (and was hindered hitherto), that I might have some fruit in you also, even as in the rest of the Gentiles.

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

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Cross References

Proverbs 8:5O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.

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

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

Acts 22:21And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee forth far hence unto the Gentiles.

Acts 28:2And the barbarians showed us no common 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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