Keraia
Romans 1

Romans 1:14

Unashamed of the Gospel · Romans 1:8–17
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Translations

Modern
I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.
Traditional
I am debtor both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise.
Literal
I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to foolish.
Latin
Græcis ac barbaris, sapientibus, et insipientibus debitor sum:

Original

Greek
English
I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.

Notes

Romans 1:14

to Greeks and non-Greeks: The Greeks were proud of being educated and cultured. They often thought people from other cultures were inferior. They mocked the way foreigners spoke Greek, saying it sounded like “bar bar,” a meaningless sound. From this mockery comes the word barbarian (a person seen as uncivilized). Paul refers to this cultural divide to show that he wanted to preach the good news about Jesus to every kind of person.

Romans 1:1–17

These verses include typical features of New Testament letter introductions:

  • identifying the writer or speaker (1:1–6),

  • identifying the audience (1:7),

  • a section of giving thanks (1:8–15), and

  • the theme of the letter (1:16–17).

People

Javan: Son of Japheth; ancestor of Greek people

Glossary

Barbarian Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Debt Dispersion of the Jews, Diaspora Faith Gospel Letter to the Romans New Creation, New Creature Paul the Apostle Rome (City) Sin

Topics

Barbarian: A Foreigner Catholicity: Inculcated Christian Minister: Duties of Missionary Work by Ministers: Obligations to Engage In Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To