Romans 15:21

but, as it is written: “They, to whom no tidings concerning him came, shall see; and they that have not heard shall understand.”

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

In Context

20but always earnestly desirous to preach it in this manner,—not where Christ had been named, that I might not build on another's foundation,

22For which cause also, for the most part, I have been hindered from coming to you.

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:1I have heard those that made no supplication; I have been found by those who sought me not; I said, Here I am, here I am, To a people that called not upon my name.

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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