Romans 1:14
I am detter both to the Grecians, and to the Barbarians, both to the wise men and vnto the vnwise.
Geneva Bible 1599
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
15Therefore, as much as in me is, I am readie to preach ye Gospel to you also that are at Rome.
Cross References
Proverbs 8:5O ye foolish men, vnderstand wisedome, and ye, O fooles, be wise in heart.
Matthew 11:25At that time Iesus answered, and saide, I giue thee thankes, O Father, Lord of heauen and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and men of vnderstanding, and hast opened them vnto babes.
Acts 9:15Then the Lord said vnto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessell vnto me, to beare my Name before the Gentiles, and Kings, and the children of Israel.
Acts 22:21Then he sayd vnto me, Depart: for I will send thee farre hence vnto the Gentiles.
Acts 28:2And the Barbarians shewed vs no litle kindnesse: for they kindled a fire, and receiued vs euery one, because of the present showre, and because of the colde.
Romans 1:22When they professed themselues to be wise, they became fooles.
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 →