Romans 15:21

but, as it is written, They shall see, to whom no tidings of him came, And they who have not heard shall understand.

Revised Version 1895

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

20yea, making it my aim so to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build upon another man’s foundation;

22Wherefore also I was hindered these many times from coming to you:

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Cross References

Isaiah 65:1I AM inquired of by them that asked not for me; I am found of them that sought me not: I said, Behold me, behold me, unto a nation that was not called by 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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