Romans 1:14

I have a duty to both the Greek and the Barbarian, to both the cultured and the ignorant.

Twentieth Century 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

13I want you to know, Brothers, that I have many times intended coming to see you — but until now I have been prevented — that I might find among you some fruit of my labours, as I have already among the other nations.

15And so, for my part, I am ready to tell the Good News to you also who are in Rome.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that same time Jesus uttered the words: “I thank thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, that, though thou hast hidden these things from the wise and learned, thou hast revealed them to the child-like!

Acts 9:15But the Lord said to him: “Go, for this man is my chosen instrument to uphold my Name before the Gentiles and their kings, and the people of Israel.

Acts 22:21But Jesus said to me ‘Go; for I will send you to the Gentiles far away’.”

Acts 28:2The natives showed us marked kindness, for they lit a fire and took us all under shelter, because it had come on to rain and was cold.

Romans 1:22Professing to be wise, they showed themselves 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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