"Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundati…" — Romans 15:20

Romans 15:20 · KJV

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

— Romans 15:20

Verse 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.

Verse 21

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

Romans 15 — Context

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,

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.

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

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

For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you. {much: or, many ways, or oftentimes}

Cross References

2 Corinthians 10:13-16

But we will not boast of things without {our} measure, but according to the measure of the rule which God hath distributed to us, a measure to reach even unto you. {rule: or, line}

1 Corinthians 3:9-15

For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, {ye are} God's building. {husbandry: or, tillage}

Ephesians 2:20-22

And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner {stone};