Romans 1:14

In 9 translations

BSB

I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.Literally to Greeks and barbarians

KJV

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

WEB

I am debtor both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to the wise and to the foolish.

ASV

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

LSV

Both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to wise and to thoughtless, I am a debtor,

YLT

Both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to wise and to thoughtless, I am a debtor,

DBY

I am a debtor both to Greeks and barbarians, both to wise and unintelligent:

DRC

To the Greeks and to the barbarians, to the wise and to the unwise, I am a debtor;

GNV

I am detter both to the Grecians, and to the Barbarians, both to the wise men and vnto the vnwise.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Ἕλλησίν τε καὶ βαρβάροις, σοφοῖς τε καὶ ἀνοήτοις ὀφειλέτης εἰμί·

RP2018

Ἕλλησίν τε καὶ βαρβάροις, σοφοῖς τε καὶ ἀνοήτοις ὀφειλέτης εἰμί·

TR-Boyd

Ἕλλησί τε καὶ βαρβάροις, σοφοῖς τε καὶ ἀνοήτοις ὀφειλέτης εἰμί·

SCR1894

ελλησιν τε και βαρβαροις σοφοις τε και ανοητοις οφειλετης ειμι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• 1 Corinthians 9:16–23Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still…
• Colossians 3:11Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
• Acts 9:15“Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel.
• Acts 22:21Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’”
• James 3:17–18But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
• Acts 26:17–18I will rescue you from your own people and from the Gentiles. I am sending you to them to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive…
• Romans 12:16Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but enjoy the company of the lowly. Do not be conceited.
• Ephesians 5:15–17Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
• 2 Corinthians 11:19For you gladly tolerate fools, since you are so wise.
• Isaiah 35:8And there will be a highway called the Way of Holiness. The unclean will not travel it— only those who walk in the Way— and fools will not stray onto it.
• Romans 13:8Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.
• Romans 8:12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation, but it is not to the flesh, to live according to it.
• Romans 1:22Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,
• Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
• Acts 13:2–4While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” And after they had fasted and prayed, they laid their hands on them…
• 1 Corinthians 14:16Otherwise, if you speak a blessing in spirit, how can someone who is uninstructed say “Amen” to your thanksgiving, since he does not know what you are saying?

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