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 Trapp on " 1Co 9:16 " It might more truly be said of Paul than it was of Cato, that he did- toti natum se credere mundo, believe himself born for a common good (Lucan); or, than it was said to Bucer by his physicians, Non sibi se, sed multorun utilitati esse natum, that he was born for the benefit of many. (Melch. Adam.)