"I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise." — Romans 1:14

Romans 1:14 · KJV

“I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.”

— Romans 1:14

Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles. {among: or, in}

Verse 15

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

Romans 1 — Context

That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me. {with: or, in}

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

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

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Cross References

1 Corinthians 9:16-23

For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!

Colossians 3:11

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond {nor} free: but Christ {is} all, and in all.

Acts 9:15

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

Acts 22:21

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

Acts 26:17-18

Delivering thee from the people, and {from} the Gentiles, unto whom now I send thee,

James 3:17-18

But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, {and} easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. {partiality: or, wrangling}

Romans 12:16

{Be} of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. {condescend...: or, be contented with mean things}

Isaiah 35:8

And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it {shall be} for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err {therein}. {but...: or, for he shall be with them}