Romans 1:14

I am already under obligations alike to Greek-speaking races and to others, to cultured and to uncultured people:

Weymouth NT (1912)

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 desire you to know, brethren, that I have many a time intended to come to you--though until now I have been disappointed--in order that among you also I might gather some fruit from my labours, as I have already done among the rest of the Gentile nations.

15so that for my part I am willing and eager to proclaim the Good News to you also who are in Rome.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25About that time Jesus exclaimed, "I heartily praise Thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and of earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of discernment, and hast unveiled them to babes.

Acts 9:15"Go," replied the Lord; "he is a chosen instrument of Mine to carry My name to the Gentiles and to kings and to the descendants of Israel.

Acts 22:21"`Go,' He replied; `I will send you as an Apostle to nations far away.'"

Acts 28:2The strange-speaking natives showed us remarkable kindness, for they lighted a fire and made us all welcome because of the pelting rain and the cold.

Romans 1:22While boasting of their wisdom they became utter 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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