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:

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

But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you;