Romans 1:14 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

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

Romans 1:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

I am debtor - This does not mean that they had conferred any favor on him, which bound him to make this return, but that he was under obligation to preach the gospel to all to whom it was possibl...
Romans 1:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Paul's Intention to Visit Rome. Romans 1:8-10 . Of the faith of the Romans the whole world hears: the Apostle thanks God for this, and names them constantly in his prayers. He invokes God as witn...
Romans 1:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

the . Omit. Greeks . Greek. Hellen. See John 7:35 with John 12:20 . Barbarians . See Acts 28:2 ; Acts 28:4 . wise . Corresponds generally to "learned". unwise . Greek. anoetos, unin...
Romans 1:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

14. I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the Barbarians, etc. Those whom he means by the Greeks and the Barbarians, he afterwards explains by adding, both to the wise and to the foolish;...
Romans 1:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. I am a debtor both to the Greeks, and to the barbarians - It has been remarked before that all the nations...
Romans 1:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

I am a debtor— As the Gospel was committed to his trust, he was a trustee, and so a debtor to dispense it freely to all, as he should have opportunity, 1 Timothy 1:11 . 1 Thessalonians 2:4 . St...
Romans 1:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. I am debtor both to the (cultivated) Greeks - among whom might be classed the educated Romans, who...
Romans 1:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

The Power of the Gospel and the need of the World. The Guilt of the Heathen In his salutation the apostle emphasises his commission, and the greatness of the Person whose servant he is and who is...
Romans 1:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(8-17) The Apostle congratulates the Romans on the good report of them that he had heard. He had long and earnestly desired to visit them in person. Yes, even in Rome he must preach the gospel — of w...
Romans 1:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 3 GOOD REPORT OF THE ROMAN CHURCH: PAUL NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL Romans 1:8-17 HE has blessed the Roman Christians in the name of the Lord. Now he hastens to tell them how he blesses...
Romans 1:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the only Power of Salvation Romans 1:13-23 We owe everything to our Lord, but since we can make Him no direct return, He has made men His residuary legatees. We are to think of others as having...
Romans 1:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Bringing the first and seventh verses together, we find the called apostle writing to the called saints. As for himself, Paul declared, first, that he was debtor, because a gift had been bestowed on...
Romans 1:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

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. (14) I am...
Romans 1:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

THE SPHERE OF SPIRITUAL SERVICE ‘I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise, … I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also.’ Rom...
Romans 1:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

I am a debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians ,.... The meaning is, that he was obliged by the call he had from God, the injunction that was laid upon him by him, and the gifts with which...
Romans 1:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise. Ver. 14. I am debtor ] Because intrusted with talents for that purpose, 1 Corinthians 9:16 . See Trap...
Romans 1:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Now, brethren Lest ye should be surprised that I, who am the apostle of the Gentiles, and who have expressed such a desire to see you, have never yet preached in Rome; I would not have you ignoran...
Romans 1:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

The salutation (unusually long) occupies seven verses, - laying down distinctly, as it does, the complete foundation of that Gospel of which Paul was a messenger - thus introducing him with the Gospe...
Romans 1:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Paul's Love to the Roman Christians. A. D. 58. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Chri...
Romans 1:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

I am debtor; as being obliged by virtue of my calling, and as being intrusted by God with talents to that purpose. You are not beholden to me for this desire, as if it were an arbitrary favour, for...
Romans 1:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Paul Describes How He Feels A Sense Of Indebtedness To Proclaim The Good News To All, Including Those In Rome, And Gives The Essence Of That Good News. It Is The Power Of God Unto Salvation To All W...
Romans 1:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES Romans 1:8 . Your faith is spoken of, etc .—Rome frequented by strangers, and so the faith of the Church easily made known. κόσμω, the beautiful order of the visible world. Roma...
Romans 1:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Romans 1:14 I. The principle underlying these words is that personal possession of any peculiar privilege is of the nature of a trust, and involves the obligation that the privilege shall be used...
Romans 1:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 1:1 . Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Paul has many titles, and he delights to mention them in writing to these Christians at R...
Romans 1:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:1 . Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, in the sense he himself illustrates to the Corinthians. Ye are not your own; ye are bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in you...
Romans 1:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all. True Christian zeal I. As it respects God is-- 1. Thankful. 2. Sincere. 3. Constant. 4. Prayerful. 5. Dependent ( Romans 1...
Romans 1:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Romans 1:1-45 I. INTRODUCTORY . Romans 1:1-45 A. Salutation with long interposed parenthesis, suggested by "gospel of God." The parenthesis, expressing thoughts of wh...
Romans 1:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

A further reason for Paul's desire to come:
Romans 1:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 Corinthians 1:19-22 ; 1 Corinthians 14:11 ; 1 Corinthians 14:16 ; 1 Corinthians 14:23 ; 1 Corinthians 14:24 ; 1 Corinthians 2:13 ; 1 Corinthians 3:18 ; 1 Corinthians 9:16 ; 1 Corinthians 9...
Romans 1:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

The Gospel of God Romans 1:1-19 INTRODUCTORY WORDS The opening statement of the first chapter of Romans gives us sufficient basis for our introductory word. The statement reads thus: "Paul, a...
Romans 1:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

To the Greeks and the barbarians — He includes the Romans under the Greeks; so that this division comprises all nations. Both to the wise, and the unwise — For there were unwise even among the Gree...

Romans 1:14 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Romans 1:14 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Romans 1:14 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Romans 1:14 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Romans 1:14 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Romans 1:14 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Romans 1:14 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Romans 1:14 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Romans 1:14 - James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary

Romans 1:14 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Romans 1:14 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Romans 1:14 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:14 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Romans 1:14 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Romans 1:14 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Romans 1:14 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Romans 1:14 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Romans 1:14 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Romans 1:14 - The Biblical Illustrator

Romans 1:14 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Romans 1:14 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Romans 1:14 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Romans 1:14 - Wells of Living Water Commentary

Romans 1:14 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes