¹⁵ That is why I am so eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.^(A)

¹⁷ If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward;^(A) if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me.^(B)

¹⁵ Neither do we go beyond our limits^(A) by boasting of work done by others.^(B) Our hope is that, as your faith continues to grow,^(C) our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, ¹⁶ so that we can preach the gospel^(D) in the regions beyond you.^(E) For we do not want to boast about work already done in someone else’s territory.

²⁰ It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel^(A) where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.^(B)

¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.^(A)