Romans 15:19 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Romans 15:19 Mean?
Paul describes the means and the reach of his ministry. Christ worked through him not only in word and deed but 'through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God,' confirming the message with displayed power.
The geographic span is vast: from Jerusalem in the south, sweeping around to Illyricum on the Adriatic coast. Across that whole arc Paul has 'fully preached the gospel of Christ' — laid its foundation everywhere. The power that drove this was not his own stamina but the Spirit of God. Here is a portrait of a life poured out across continents, yet always crediting the Spirit. The gospel advances by divine power working through a willing servant, and its progress fills the map.
Romans 15:19 in the Original Language
dunamis (δύναμις), 'power' -- mighty force or ability; the active power of God at work.
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What does Romans 15:19 mean?
By signs, wonders, and the Spirit's power, Paul has fully proclaimed the gospel from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum.