Romans 15:20

being studious however so to preach the gospel, not where Christ had been named, least I should build upon another man's foundation;

1770 John Worsley NT

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

19through the efficacy of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round as far as to Illyricum, I have fully declared the gospel of Christ:

21but as it is written, They, to whom nothing was said concerning Him, shall see, and they who have not heard, shall understand.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 3:9For we are fellow-laborers, the servants of God: and ye are the husbandry of God, ye are the building of God.

Ephesians 2:20being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the 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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