Catholic Public Domain Version
"And so I have preached this Gospel, not where Christ was known by name, lest I build upon the foundation of another, "
— Romans 15:20, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:”
“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; ”
“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.”
“And in this way I desire to preach where Christ has not been named, so as not to build on another person’s foundation,”
“And I have so preached this gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man a foundation.”
“Making it my purpose not to take the good news where Christ was named, so that my work might not be resting on that of others;”
“Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:”
Therefore, I have glory in Christ Jesus before God.
So I dare not speak of any of those things which Christ does not effect through me, unto the obedience of the Gentiles, in word and deed,
with the power of signs and wonders, by power of the Holy Spirit. For in this way, from Jerusalem, throughout its surroundings, as far as Illyricum, I have replenished the Gospel of Christ.
And so I have preached this Gospel, not where Christ was known by name, lest I build upon the foundation of another,
but just as it was written: “Those to whom he was not announced shall perceive, and those who have not heard shall understand.”
Because of this also, I was greatly hindered in coming to you, and I have been prevented until the present time.
Yet truly now, having no other destination in these regions, and having already had a great desire to come to you over the past many years,