Romans 15:20
“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 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And I have so preached this gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- yea, 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;
- DARBYDarby
- and so aiming to announce the glad tidings, not where Christ has been named, that I might not build upon another's foundation;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- yes, making it my aim to preach the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another's foundation.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and so counting it honour to proclaim good news, not where Christ was named ; that upon another's foundation I might not build ;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In this way, I have made it my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so as not to build on someone else’s foundation.
Context: Romans 15
18For 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,
19Through 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.
20Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
21But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
22For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
About Romans 15: The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem
Paul teaches about the importance of bearing with one another, and about the importance of the unity of the body of Christ.
Commentary
Romans 15 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of unity and peace among believers. Paul begins by reminding the readers that the strong should bear with the weaknesses of the weak and not please themselves. He then goes on to explain that each of us should be devoted to one another in love, and that we should be eager to practice hospitality. Paul then encourages the readers to follow the example of Christ, who humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death. He also reminds them that the Scriptures were written for our instruction, so that we may have hope and encouragement.