Romans 1:14

Both to the Greeks and barbarians, both to the wise and the ignorant am I a debtor.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

13But I would not that ye should be unacquainted, brethren, that oftentimes I have been purposing to come to you (and have been prevented until now), that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among the other Gentile nations.

15So, as far as is in my power, I am desirous to preach the Gospel to you that are at Rome also.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus spake and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and the intelligent, and hast revealed them to babes:

Acts 9:15But the Lord said unto him, Go: for this man is an elect vessel for me, to bear my name before nations, and kings, and the children of Israel:

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

Acts 28:2And the rude people treated us with singular humanity; for, lighting a fire, they received us all, because of the violent rain, and because of the cold.

Romans 1:22Affecting to be sophists, they turned idiots,

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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