Romans 10:18

But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world.

Cross-reference

Romans 10:19 continues Paul's argument: despite hearing the gospel (v18), Israel failed to understand, as Moses predicted.

Romans 1:8 Related theme

In Romans 1:8, the Romans' faith is proclaimed worldwide — directly supporting the universal reach of the gospel in Romans 10:18.

In Romans 15:19, Paul's gospel ministry from Jerusalem to Illyricum demonstrates the widespread proclamation in Romans 10:18.

Psalm 19:4 Citation

Psalm 19:4 is the source of Paul's quotation — the heavens' declaration prefigures the universal reach of the gospel.

Colossians 1:6 Related theme

Colossians 1:6 says the gospel is bearing fruit in the whole world, matching Paul's assertion that it has reached everywhere.

Psalm 98:3 Parallel

Psalm 98:3 declares all ends of the earth have seen God's salvation, directly mirroring Paul's statement about universal hearing.

Matthew 24:14 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 24:14, Jesus predicts global gospel proclamation — a prophecy Paul sees as fulfilled in Romans 10:18.

Matthew 28:19 Related theme

Matthew 28:19 commands making disciples of all nations, providing the basis for the universal proclamation Paul cites.

In Acts 2:5-11, people from every nation hear the apostles — a concrete fulfillment of the universal proclamation quoted in Romans 10:18.

Mark 16:15 Related theme

Mark 16:15 commands preaching the gospel to all creation, showing the global commission behind Paul's statement.

Mark 16:20 Parallel

Mark 16:20 reports the disciples preaching everywhere, confirming that the universal proclamation happened.

Titus 2:11 Related theme

Titus 2:11 states grace brings salvation to all people — reflecting the universal scope of the gospel's proclamation in Romans 10:18.

Acts 19:10 Historical context

Acts 19:10 describes the gospel reaching all Asia — a concrete fulfillment of the universal proclamation Paul quotes.

Acts 1:8 Parallel

Acts 1:8 commands witnesses to the end of the earth — the exact geographical scope Paul says the gospel has already reached.

Luke 3:6 Allusion

Luke 3:6 quotes Isaiah that all flesh will see God's salvation — affirming the universal reach that Paul asserts.

Mark 13:10 Parallel

Mark 13:10 directly states the gospel must be proclaimed to all nations — matching the universal scope of the voice in Romans 10:18.

Psalm 98:2 Parallel

Psalm 98:2 says God has revealed his salvation to the nations — a direct parallel to the idea that the message has gone out to all the earth.

Isaiah 52:10 declares all ends of the earth will see God's salvation, directly paralleling the global reach of the message in Paul's quote.

Isaiah 51:5 Allusion

Isaiah 51:5 declares salvation has gone out to the peoples and coastlands — reinforcing the global reach of God's message.

Psalm 22:27 Allusion

Psalm 22:27 prophesies all ends of the earth turning to the Lord, echoed in Paul's claim that all have heard.

Jeremiah 16:19 prophesies nations coming from the ends of the earth to the Lord, reinforcing the idea of worldwide response to God's word.

Isaiah 49:6 Allusion

Isaiah 49:6 speaks of making the servant a light to the Gentiles so salvation reaches the ends of the earth, echoing Paul's quote about universal proclamation.