English Standard Version
Romans 15:19
19by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God—so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ;
Romans 15:19 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)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.
- New King James Version (NKJV)in mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God, so that from Jerusalem and round about to Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
- New Living Translation (NLT)They were convinced by the power of miraculous signs and wonders and by the power of God’s Spirit. In this way, I have fully presented the Good News of Christ from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum.
Context of Romans 15:19
17In Christ Jesus, then, I have reason to be proud of my work for God. 18For I will not venture to speak of anything except what Christ has accomplished through me to bring the Gentiles to obedience—by word and deed, by the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God—so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ; 20and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else's foundation, 21but as it is written, "Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand."
Read all of Romans 15Romans 15:19 word by word
ἐν δυνάμει σημείων καὶ τεράτων, ἐν δυνάμει πνεύματος θεοῦ, ὥστε με ἀπὸ Ἰερουσαλὴμ καὶ κύκλῳ μέχρι τοῦ Ἰλλυρικοῦ πεπληρωκέναι τὸ εὐαγγέλιον τοῦ Χριστοῦ.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Throughἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- mightyδύναμιςdunamis · powerG1411
- signsσημεῖονsēmeion · signG4592
- andκαίkai · andG2532
- wondersτέραςteras · wondersG5059
- of the Spiritπνεῦμαpneuma · spirit/breath: spiritG4151
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- so thatὥστεhōste · soG5620
- ·ἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- fromἀπόapo · away fromG575
- JerusalemἹερουσαλήμHierousalēm · JerusalemG2419
- round aboutκύκλῳkuklō · surroundingG2945
- untoμέχριmechri mechris · untilG3360
- Illyricumὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- IllyricumἸλλυρικόνIllurikon · IllyricumG2437
- I have fully preachedπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
- the gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098
- of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
Cross-references for Romans 15:19
- Acts 14:10said in a loud voice, "Stand upright on your feet." And he sprang up and began walking.
- Acts 15:12And all the assembly fell silent, and they listened to Barnabas and Paul as they related what signs and wonders God had done through them among the Gentiles.
- Acts 16:18And this she kept doing for many days. Paul, having become greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, "I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her." And it came out that very hour.
- Acts 19:11And God was doing extraordinary miracles by the hands of Paul,
- 2 Corinthians 12:12The signs of a true apostle were performed among you with utmost patience, with signs and wonders and mighty works.
- Galatians 3:5Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith—
- Hebrews 2:4while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.
- Matthew 12:28But if it is by the Spirit of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
- Acts 1:8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth."
- 1 Corinthians 12:4Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit;
- 1 Peter 1:12It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.
- Romans 15:24I hope to see you in passing as I go to Spain, and to be helped on my journey there by you, once I have enjoyed your company for a while.
- Acts 9:28So he went in and out among them at Jerusalem, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord.
- Acts 13:4So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
- Acts 14:6they learned of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding country,
- Acts 16:6And they went through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
Commentaries on Romans 15:19
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19Through mighty signs and wonders - This more fully explains the preceding clause: through the power of the Holy Ghost he was enabled to work among the Gentiles mighty signs and wonders; so that they were fully convinced that both his doctrine and mission were Divine; and therefore they cheerfully received the Gospel of the Lord Jesus. Round about unto Illyricum - Among ancient writers this place has gone by a great variety of names, Illyria, Illyrica…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19Through mighty signs and wonders - By stupendous and striking miracles; see the note at Acts 2:43. Paul here refers, doubtless, to the miracles which he had himself performed; see Acts 19:11-12, “And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul,” etc. By the power of the Spirit of God - This may either be connected with signs and wonders, and then it will mean that those miracles were performed by the power of the Holy Spirit; or it may constitute a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 14-21Verses 14-21 The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. He had written to remind them of their duties and their dangers, because God had appointed him the minister of Christ to the Gentiles. Paul preached to them; but what made them sacrifices to God, was, their sanctification; not his work, but the work of the Holy Ghost: unholy things can never be pleasing to the holy…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ: Paul was not saying that the work of sharing the gospel was finished in these regions. He meant that churches had been planted in enough major cities. These churches could now continue the work themselves. Paul’s own role of starting key and foundational churches had been completed. from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum: This description covers the regions where Paul had planted churches, including…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 18-2218-22. For I will not dare to speak of any--"to speak aught" of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me--a modest, though somewhat obscure form of expression, meaning, "I will not dare to go beyond what Christ hath wrought by me"--in which form accordingly the rest of the passage is expressed. Observe here how Paul ascribes all the success of his labors to the activity of the living Redeemer, working in and by him. by word and deed--by preaching…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Romans 15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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