^{13 Ref} And I do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, that many times I did purpose to come unto you -- and was hindered till the present time -- that some fruit I might have also among you, even as also among the other nations.

^{14 Ref} Both to Greeks and to foreigners, both to wise and to thoughtless, I am a debtor,

^{15 Ref} so, as much as in me is, I am ready also to you who `are' in Rome to proclaim good news,