Romans 15:20 nasb — And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on another man's…

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"And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on another man's foundation;"

— Romans 15:20, NASB

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Romans 15 — Context

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Therefore in Christ Jesus I have found reason for boasting in things pertaining to God.

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For I will not presume to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me, resulting in the obedience of the Gentiles by word and deed,

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in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

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And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on another man's foundation;

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but as it is written, "THEY WHO HAD NO NEWS OF HIM SHALL SEE, AND THEY WHO HAVE NOT HEARD SHALL UNDERSTAND."

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For this reason I have often been prevented from coming to you;

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but now, with no further place for me in these regions, and since I have had for many years a longing to come to you

Romans 15:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 15:20 say?
Romans 15:20 in the NASB reads: “And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on 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 (NASB): “And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on 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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