Romans 1:14, Romans 1:22 WEB

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:14-15

Both to Greeks and Barbarians, both to wise and unwise, I am debtor. So, as much as is in me, to you also that are at Rome, I am ready to preach the gospel. The two divisions of mankind into read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Romans 1:14-17

The gospel a message for every one. Narrow views of the gospel are very common. Amongst the very wealthy, what an erroneous idea often exists about the gospel and its claims! They think that religion may do very well for the poor, but they have no need of it. Amongst the very poor, on the other hand, you will often find the idea that religion may do very well for respectable people, but that it has nothing to do with them. Then, again, you will meet with a certain class of intellectual... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Romans 1:14-15

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 possible. This obligation arose from the favor that God had shown him in appointing him to this work. He was specially chosen as a vessel to bear the gospel to the Gentiles Acts 9:15; Romans 11:13, and he did not feel that he had discharged the obligation until he had made the gospel known as far as possible... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Romans 1:13-15

Romans 1:13-15. 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 ignorant I wish to inform you; that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you See the margin. But was let (prevented) hitherto Either by the greater necessities of others, as Romans 15:22, or by the Spirit, Acts 16:7, or by Satan raising opposition and persecution, or otherwise... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Romans 1:1-17

1:1-17 PAUL INTRODUCES HIMSELF AND HIS SUBJECTIn keeping with the practice of the time, Paul introduces himself at the beginning of his letter. He is a servant and apostle of God, called to preach the gospel. This gospel, or good news, was promised in the Old Testament writings and became a reality through Jesus Christ. As to his humanity, Jesus was a descendant of David, but as to his deity, he is the Son of God, a fact shown clearly and powerfully by his resurrection (1:1-4). This Jesus is... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Romans 1:14

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, unintelligent. Such as the Pharisees despised (John 7:49 ). Elsewhere, Luke 24:25 .Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:1 , Gal 1:3 ; 1 Timothy 6:9 . Titus 3:3 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Romans 1:14

I am debtor both to the Greeks and to Barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.In this verse appears that dual classification of all people which was so fashionable in the world of that era. The Hebrews classified all people as Jews and Gentiles; the Romans classified the whole world as Romans and pagans; the Greeks included everyone as Greeks or Barbarians. There were other dual classifications such as wise and foolish, male and female, freemen and slaves, etc. Actually in usage, such... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Romans 1:14

Romans 1:14. 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. Paul includes the Romans under the term Greeks; for the Jews called all foreigners Greeks or Gentiles, as the Greeks and Romans called all foreigners barbarians; so that this division comprises all nations. The last clause should be rendered, both to the learned and the ignorant; for as the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

14, 15. I am debtor both to the Greeks—cultivated and to the Barbarians—rude. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Romans 1:1-17

I. INTRODUCTION 1:1-17This great epistle begins with a broad perspective. It looks at the promise of a Savior in the Old Testament, reviews Paul’s ministry to date, and surveys the religious history of the Gentile world."The main body of Romans is a treatise on Paul’s gospel, bracketed by an epistolary opening (Romans 1:1-17) and conclusion (Romans 15:14 to Romans 16:27). These opening and concluding statements have many similarities, not the least of which is the emphasis on the gospel. (Eight... read more