Romans 15:20 kjva — Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundat…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Romans 15 — Context

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I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

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For 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,

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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.

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Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:

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But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.

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For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.

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

Romans 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 15:20 say?
Romans 15:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:”
Where is Romans 15:20 in the Bible?
Romans 15:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 15, verse 20.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 15:20.
What translation should I read Romans 15:20 in?
Romans 15:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 15:20?
Romans 15:20 reads (KJVA): “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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