Romans 15:19-23

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,