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Romans 15:20-22
New International Version
Romans 15:20-22
New International Version
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) 21 Rather, as it is written:
22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.(D)
Footnotes
- Romans 15:21 Isaiah 52:15 (see Septuagint)
Romans 15:20-22
King James Version
Romans 15:20-22
King James Version
20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:
21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.
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Romans 15:20-22
New American Standard Bible
Romans 15:20-22
New American Standard Bible
20 And in this way I aspired to (A)preach the gospel, not where Christ was already known by name, (B)so that I would not build on another person’s foundation; 21 but just as it is written:
“(C)They who have not been told about Him will see,
And they who have not heard will understand.”
22 For this reason (D)I have often been prevented from coming to you;
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