Romans 15:18-26

18For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ has not accomplished through me, in word and deed, to make the Gentiles obedient—

19in 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.

20And so I have made it my aim to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build on another man’s foundation,

21but as it is written: “To whom He was not announced, they shall see; And those who have not heard shall understand.”

22For this reason I also have been much hindered from coming to you.

23But now no longer having a place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you,

24whenever I journey to Spain, I shall come to you. For I hope to see you on my journey, and to be helped on my way there by you, if first I may enjoy your company for a while.

25But now I am going to Jerusalem to minister to the saints.

26For it pleased those from Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor among the saints who are in Jerusalem.