Romans 15:19-23

19Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and all around to Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. 20And, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: 21But as it is written, They shall see to whom he was not spoken of: and they that have not heard shall understand.

22For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.1 23But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come to you;