Romans 15:19
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.
Study Note
Study Note
'By the power of signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God — so that from Jerusalem and all the way around to Illyricum I have fulfilled the ministry of the gospel of Christ' — Paul's retrospective account of his apostolic mission establishes its geographical scope and its pneumatic-miraculous character as inseparable. The phrase 'fulfilled the gospel of Christ' (peplērōkenai to euangelion tou Christou) suggests that Paul understands his regional mission as completed, freeing him to move westward to Spain (verse 24). The pairing of 'word and deed' (verse 18) with 'signs and wonders' places miracles within the broader category of missionary proclamation rather than as independent proofs. The verse has been central in Pentecostal and charismatic theologies arguing for the continuation of miraculous gifts as a normal dimension of apostolic mission.
Other Translations
in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and round about even unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ;
in power of signs and wonders, in power of the Spirit of God; so that I, from Jerusalem, and in a circle as far as Illyricum, have fully preached the good news of the Christ;
By signs and wonders, in the power of the Holy Spirit; so that from Jerusalem and round about as far as Illyricum I have given all the good news of Christ;
Cross References
Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things, which are now …
But if I cast out devils by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God is come unto you.
But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, …
And he said unto me, Depart: for I will send thee far hence unto the Gentiles.
And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, …
And how I kept back nothing that was profitable unto you, but have shewed you, and have taught you publickly, …
And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five …
And when he had gone over those parts, and had given them much exhortation, he came into Greece,