Romans 15:20

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    Yes, I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man's foundation:

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    yea,{G1161} making it my aim{G5389} so{G3779} to preach the gospel,{G2097} not{G3756} where{G3699} Christ{G5547} was [already] named,{G2443} that{G3361} I might not build{G3618} upon{G1909} another man's{G245} foundation;{G2310}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Yea{G1161}, so{G3779} have I strived{G5389}{(G5740)} to preach the gospel{G2097}{(G5733)}, not{G3756} where{G3699} Christ{G5547} was named{G3687}{(G5681)}, lest{G3363} I should build{G3618}{(G5725)} upon{G1909} another man's{G245} foundation{G2310}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    So have I enforsed my selfe to preache the gospell not where Christ was named lest I shuld have bylt on another mannes foundacion:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    So haue I enforced myselfe to preach ye Gospell, not where Christes name was knowne, lest I shulde buylde on another mans foundacion,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Yea, so I enforced my selfe to preach the Gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should haue built on another mans foundation.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    So haue I enforced my selfe to preach the Gospell, not where Christe was named, lest I shoulde haue buylt vpon an other mans foundation.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    yes, making it my aim to preach the Gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another's foundation.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    and so counting it honour to proclaim good news, not where Christ was named -- that upon another's foundation I might not build --

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    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;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    And in this way I desire to preach where Christ has not been named, so as not to build on another person’s foundation,

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Cor 10:13-16 : 13 We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you. 14 We are not overextending ourselves, as though we had not reached you. For we were the first to come to you with the gospel of Christ. 15 Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting in the labors of others. But our hope is that as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand, 16 so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast in work already done in another person's area.
  • Eph 2:20-22 : 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. 21 In Him the whole structure is joined together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 And in Him you too are being built together to become a dwelling place for God in the Spirit.
  • 1 Cor 3:9-9 : 9 For we are God’s coworkers; you are God’s field, God’s building. 10 According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build. 11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, 13 each one’s work will become evident, for the Day will make it clear because it will be revealed by fire. The fire will test the quality of each one’s work. 14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss, but they will still be saved, though only as one escaping through flames.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Rom 15:15-19
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    15 Yet I have written to you quite boldly on some points, to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me.

    16 To be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles, serving as a priest of the gospel of God, so that the offering of the Gentiles might be acceptable, sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

    17 Therefore, I glory in Christ Jesus in my service to God.

    18 I will not dare to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me in leading the Gentiles to obey God by what I have said and done.

    19 By the power of signs and wonders, through the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.

  • 2 Cor 10:14-16
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    79%

    14 We are not overextending ourselves, as though we had not reached you. For we were the first to come to you with the gospel of Christ.

    15 Neither do we go beyond our limits by boasting in the labors of others. But our hope is that as your faith continues to grow, our sphere of activity among you will greatly expand,

    16 so that we can preach the gospel in the regions beyond you. For we do not want to boast in work already done in another person's area.

  • Rom 15:21-22
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    21 Rather, as it is written: 'Those who were not told about Him will see, and those who have not heard will understand.'

    22 This is why I have often been hindered from coming to you.

  • 1 Cor 3:10-11
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    10 According to the grace God has given me, like a wise master builder, I laid a foundation, and another is building on it. But each one should be careful how they build.

    11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

  • 1 Cor 1:17
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    17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel—not with wisdom and eloquence, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void.

  • Gal 1:10-11
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    10 For am I now trying to win the approval of people, or of God? Or am I striving to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.

    11 Now I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel preached by me is not of human origin.

  • 1 Cor 1:15
    74%

    15 So that no one can say that you were baptized in my name.

  • 2 Cor 11:4-5
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    4 For if someone comes and preaches a Jesus other than the one we preached, or if you receive a different spirit than the one you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough.

    5 I do not consider myself in any way inferior to these 'super-apostles.'

  • Phil 1:15-18
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    15 It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

    16 The latter do so out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

    17 The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

    18 What does it matter? Regardless, in every way—whether from false motives or in truth—Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice. Yes, and I will continue to rejoice.

  • 2 Cor 11:12
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    12 And I will keep on doing what I am doing, so that I can cut off the opportunity of those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things they boast about.

  • Rom 1:15
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    15 So I am eager to preach the gospel also to you who are in Rome.

  • 1 Cor 15:10-11
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    10 But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not without effect. No, I worked harder than all of them—yet not I, but the grace of God that was with me.

    11 Whether then it is I or they, this is what we preach, and this is what you believed.

  • 1 Cor 9:18
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    18 What then is my reward? It is that when I preach the gospel, I may offer it free of charge, so as not to make full use of my right in the gospel.

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    10 As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia.

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    15 But I have not made use of any of these rights, and I am not writing this to make it happen for me. I would rather die than let anyone deprive me of my reason for boasting.

    16 For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am compelled to do so. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!

  • Gal 2:2
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    2 I went up because of a revelation and presented to them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles, but I did this privately to those of reputation, so that I might ensure I was not running or had not run in vain.

  • Gal 1:16
    71%

    16 to reveal His Son in me, so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately consult with flesh and blood,

  • Rom 1:13
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    13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I often planned to come to you (but was prevented until now), in order that I might have some fruit among you, just as I have among the other Gentiles.

  • 2 Cor 10:8
    71%

    8 Even if I boast a little more about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up and not for tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

  • 1 Cor 15:1
    71%

    1 Now I make known to you, brothers and sisters, the gospel that I preached to you, which you also received and in which you stand.

  • 2 Cor 11:7
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    7 Did I commit a sin by humbling myself so that you might be exalted, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

  • 1 Cor 2:2
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    2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.

  • Phil 1:27
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    27 Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving together with one mind for the faith of the gospel.

  • Acts 20:20
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    20 'I did not shrink back from declaring to you anything that was profitable, teaching you publicly and from house to house.'

  • Gal 1:7
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    7 not that there is another gospel, but there are some who are troubling you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ.

  • 2 Cor 13:10
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    10 This is why I write these things while absent, so that when I come, I may not have to be harsh in my use of the authority that the Lord gave me for building you up, not tearing you down.

  • Phil 2:16
    70%

    16 holding fast to the word of life. Then I can boast in the day of Christ that I did not labor or run in vain.

  • Gal 2:18
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    18 For if I rebuild what I tore down, I prove myself to be a lawbreaker.

  • Col 1:29
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    29 To this end, I labor and struggle with all His energy, which so powerfully works within me.

  • 2 Cor 9:3-4
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    3 But I have sent the brothers so that our boasting about you in this matter might not be empty, so that you may be ready, just as I said.

    4 Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we would be ashamed—not to mention you—in this confidence of boasting.

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    16 I planned to pass through your area on my way to Macedonia, and then come back to you from Macedonia, so you could assist me on my journey to Judea.

  • Rom 16:25
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    25 Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery hidden for long ages past.

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    24 'But I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish my course and the ministry I received from the Lord Jesus—to testify to the gospel of God’s grace.'

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    17 What I am saying, I do not say as from the Lord, but as if in foolishness, with this confidence of boasting.