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Berean Standard Bible

“I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.”

Romans 1:14

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Paul opens his letter to the Romans by explaining why he longs to visit them and preach in Rome. Rome was the empire's capital, a city of many cultures and languages.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have a debt to Greeks and to the nations outside; to the wise and to those who have no learning.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to wise and to thoughtless, I am a debtor,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

A Griegos y á bárbaros, á sabios y á no sabios soy deudor.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Me siento en deuda con todos, con los griegos y con lo que no lo son, con el hombre culto y también con el inculto.

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