Romans 1:14 net — I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.

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"I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish."

— Romans 1:14, NET Bible

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Romans 1 — Context

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For I long to see you, so that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you,

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that is, that we may be mutually comforted by one another’s faith, both yours and mine.

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I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that I often intended to come to you(and was prevented until now), so that I may have some fruit even among you, just as I already have among the rest of the Gentiles.

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

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Thus I am eager also to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome.

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The Power of the Gospel For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

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For the righteousness of God is revealed in the gospel from faith to faith, just as it is written,“The righteous by faith will live.”

Romans 1:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 1:14 say?
Romans 1:14 in the NET Bible reads: “I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.”
Where is Romans 1:14 in the Bible?
Romans 1:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 1, verse 14.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 1:14.
What translation should I read Romans 1:14 in?
Romans 1:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 1:14?
Romans 1:14 reads (NET): “I am a debtor both to the Greeks and to the barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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