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Romans 15:14-21
Paul's Apostolic Work Among the Gentiles
Paul affirms his confidence in the Roman believers, summarizes his ministry to the Gentiles—word, deed, signs, and wonders—and explains his aim not to 'build on another's foundation' but to reach places still unevangelized from Jerusalem to Illyricum (vv.14–21), a statement variously read as humble apostolic self-definition or intentional missionary strategy.
Meaning in context
Paul affirms his confidence in the Roman believers, summarizes his ministry to the Gentiles—word, deed, signs, and wonders—and explains his aim not to 'build on another's foundation' but to reach places still unevangelized from Jerusalem to Illyricum (vv.14–21), a statement variously read as humble apostolic self-definition or intentional missionary strategy.
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Romans 15:14-21
Paul's Apostolic Work Among the Gentiles
Paul affirms his confidence in the Roman believers, summarizes his ministry to the Gentiles—word, deed, signs, and wonders—and explains his aim not to 'build on another's foundation' but to reach places still unevangelized from Jerusalem to Illyricum (vv.14–21), a statement variously read as humble apostolic self-definition or intentional missionary strategy.
Movement
The gospel announced to Rome
Artifact
Imperial capital and gospel letter
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Apostolic Age
CreationNew creation
Apostles
Romans context: AD 33 - AD 100
Biblical Timeline
Apostolic Age
Romans context
Apostolic Age / AD 33 - AD 100
CreationNew creation
Romans context is set in the apostolic age, where The early church and the writing of the New Testament.
Scripture Text
Romans 15:14-21
8 verses
Thesis
What this passage is saying
Paul affirms his confidence in the Roman believers, summarizes his ministry to the Gentiles—word, deed, signs, and wonders—and explains his aim not to 'build on another's foundation' but to reach places still unevangelized from Jerusalem to Illyricum (vv.14–21), a statement variously read as humble apostolic self-definition or intentional missionary strategy.