Romans 15:20

and so counting it honor to proclaim good news, not where Christ was named—that on another’s foundation I might not build—

Literal Standard Version

In The King James Version

Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:

In Context

19in power of signs and wonders, in power of the Spirit of God; so that I, from Jerusalem, and in a circle as far as Illyricum, have fully preached the good news of the Christ;

21but according as it has been written: “To whom it was not told concerning Him, they will see; and they who have not heard, will understand.”

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 3:9for we are fellow-workmen of God; you are God’s tillage, God’s building.

Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being chief corner-[stone],

Matthew Henry on Romans 15:18-22

The Apostle's Labours. ( a. d. 58.) 17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. 18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, 19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was… Read the whole commentary →

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