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by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
Romans 15:19 · Berean Standard Bible
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  • WEB in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God’s Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the Good News of Christ;
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • NASB in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and all around as far as Illyricum I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.
  • 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.

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Quick answer

By the power of signs and wonders and the Spirit of God, Paul has fully preached the gospel from Jerusalem around to Illyricum. His wide-ranging mission was empowered by God.

Overview

Paul summarizes the scope and power of his ministry: accompanied by miraculous signs and the Spirit's power, he has proclaimed Christ across a vast arc from Jerusalem to Illyricum (near modern Albania/Croatia). The 'signs and wonders' authenticated the gospel message. Paul's point is not self-display but evidence that God has been pleased to advance the gospel widely through him.

Cross-references & the web

Cross-references · 33

  • 2 Cor 12:12The true marks of an apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.
  • Heb 2:4and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
  • Gal 3:5Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?
  • Acts 19:11–12God did extraordinary miracles through the hands of Paul,
  • 2 Tim 4:17But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
  • 1 Cor 12:4–11There are different gifts, but the same Spirit.
  • Acts 20:6And after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, we sailed from Philippi, and five days later we rejoined them in Troas, where we stayed seven days.
  • Acts 17:10As soon as night had fallen, the brothers sent Paul and Silas away to Berea. On arriving there, they went into the Jewish synagogue.
  • Acts 20:20I did not shrink back from declaring anything that was helpful to you as I taught you publicly and from house to house,
  • Matt 12:28But if I drive out demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.
  • Acts 22:17–21Later, when I had returned to Jerusalem and was praying at the temple, I fell into a trance
  • Acts 18:1After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth.
  • Acts 13:14And from Perga, they traveled inland to Pisidian Antioch, where they entered the synagogue on the Sabbath and sat down.
  • Acts 18:19When they reached Ephesus, Paul parted ways with Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.
  • Acts 9:28–29So Saul stayed with them, moving about freely in Jerusalem and speaking boldly in the name of the Lord.
  • Acts 14:6they found out about it and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding region,
  • Acts 20:1–2When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.
  • Acts 19:1While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples
  • Acts 1:8But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
  • Acts 14:10In a loud voice Paul called out, “Stand up on your feet!” And the man jumped up and began to walk.
  • Rom 1:14–16I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.
  • Acts 13:4–5So Barnabas and Saul, sent forth by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus.
  • Acts 14:25And when they had spoken the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.
  • Acts 16:6–12After the Holy Spirit had prevented them from speaking the word in the province of Asia, they traveled through the region of Phrygia and Galatia.
  • Acts 16:18She continued this for many days. Eventually Paul grew so aggravated that he turned and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” And the spirit left her at that very moment.
  • Acts 14:20But after the disciples had gathered around him, he got up and went back into the city. And the next day he left with Barnabas for Derbe.
  • Acts 15:12The whole assembly fell silent as they listened to Barnabas and Paul describing the signs and wonders God had done among the Gentiles through them.
  • Acts 17:15Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then returned with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible.
  • Acts 13:51So they shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.
  • John 4:48Jesus said to him, “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will never believe.”
  • Col 1:25I became its servant by the commission God gave me to fully proclaim to you the word of God,
  • Rom 15:24I hope to see you on my way to Spain. And after I have enjoyed your company for a while, you can equip me for my journey.
  • 1 Pet 1:12It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.

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Christ at the center

Paul unfolds the gospel in full: Christ our righteousness received by faith, the second Adam in whom many are made righteous, in whose death and resurrection we are buried and raised.

How Romans 15:19 points to him is part of the one story that runs through all Scripture — meet Jesus at the heart of the web, or follow a trail that traces him from Genesis to Revelation.

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