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.

Cross-references

Romans 1:14-16 explains Paul's obligation to preach to all peoples, which he fulfills in the itinerary described here.

Romans 1:16 Related theme

Romans 1:16 declares the gospel as God's power for salvation, the same gospel Paul fully proclaimed in Romans 15:19.

Romans 1:5 Parallel

Romans 1:5 defines Paul's apostleship to call Gentiles to obedience, which he fulfills in Romans 15:19 by preaching widely.

Romans 10:18 cites the Psalm about the gospel's voice reaching the ends of the earth, echoing the extensive reach of Paul's preaching in Romans 15:19.

Acts 20:1 Historical context

Acts 20:1 records Paul's departure for Macedonia, part of the territory included in his proclamation from Jerusalem to Illyricum.

Hebrews 2:4 Parallel

Hebrews 2:4 affirms that God bore witness with signs and wonders and gifts of the Holy Spirit — the same triad Paul cites here.

In 2 Timothy 4:17, Paul echoes the same phrase 'fully proclaimed' — both describe his mission to spread the gospel despite opposition.

Galatians 3:5 Related theme

Galatians 3:5 links miracles and the Spirit's supply — echoing the 'power of the Spirit' behind the signs in Paul's work.

In 2 Corinthians 12:12, Paul defends his apostleship using the same phrase 'signs and wonders', confirming these were marks of his ministry.

Acts 20:2 Historical context

Acts 20:2 describes Paul traveling through Macedonia to Greece, directly aligning with the region 'around to Illyricum'.

Acts 19:12 Parallel

Acts 19:12 provides a concrete example of Paul's signs and wonders — handkerchiefs healing the sick — illustrating the power he mentions.

Acts 19:11 Parallel

In Acts 19:11, God worked unusual miracles through Paul — a summary confirming the signs and wonders he claims.

Acts 16:18 Parallel

In Acts 16:18, Paul casts out a spirit by Jesus' name — another instance of the mighty signs and wonders in his ministry.

Acts 16:6–12 Historical context

Acts 16:6-12 narrates the Macedonian call and Paul's move to Philippi, extending the mission toward Illyricum as mentioned in Romans 15:19.

Acts 15:12 Parallel

In Acts 15:12, Paul and Barnabas report miracles God worked among Gentiles — directly illustrating the signs and wonders Paul mentions.

Acts 9:29 Historical context

Acts 9:29 shows Paul's bold preaching in Jerusalem, the starting point of the mission he summarizes in Romans 15:19.

Acts 14:10 Parallel

In Acts 14:10, Paul heals a lame man — a specific example of the signs and wonders he references here.

Acts 1:8 Parallel

Acts 1:8 promises Spirit-empowered witness to the ends of the earth — Paul's mission from Jerusalem to Illyricum fulfills that call.

Mark 16:20 Parallel

In Mark 16:20, the disciples preach everywhere with signs confirming the word. Paul's ministry of signs and wonders directly parallels that pattern.

Micah 4:2 Prophetic fulfillment

Micah 4:2 prophesies the word of the Lord going out from Jerusalem — exactly what Paul describes in Romans 15:19 as his missionary circuit starting there.

In 1 Thessalonians 1:5, the gospel came in power and the Holy Spirit—exactly the same empowering presence behind Paul's signs and wonders in Romans 15:19.

In Colossians 1:6, the gospel bears fruit and increases in the whole world—paralleling the global spread of Paul's ministry in Romans 15:19.

Matthew 26:13 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 26:13, Jesus declares the gospel will be preached worldwide. Paul's missionary journeys fulfill that global proclamation.

Mark 13:10 Prophetic fulfillment

In Mark 13:10, Jesus foretells the gospel must be preached to all nations. Paul's extensive missionary work is the direct fulfillment of that prophecy.

2 Corinthians 11:26 Historical context

In 2 Corinthians 11:26, Paul lists dangers in his many journeys—the same travel ministry that enabled his gospel spread from Jerusalem to Illyricum.

In 2 Corinthians 10:14, Paul defends his apostolic reach to Corinth—mirroring the geographic extent of his gospel ministry in Romans 15:19.

1 Corinthians 2:4 emphasizes preaching with the Spirit's power, directly paralleling the 'power of the Spirit' and signs in Romans 15:19.

John 17:20 Prophetic fulfillment

In John 17:20, Jesus prays for those who believe through the apostles' word. Paul's preaching directly leads to such believers, fulfilling that prayer.

Acts 21:19 Parallel

Acts 21:19 reports Paul's ministry among the Gentiles, directly reflecting the work he summarizes in Romans 15:19.

Acts 5:12 Parallel

Acts 5:12 shows apostles performing many signs and wonders, the same pattern Paul attributes to his own ministry in Romans 15:19.

Exodus 7:3 Allusion

Exodus 7:3 is the first use of 'signs and wonders' — God's mighty acts in Egypt, which Paul now performs in his ministry.

1 Corinthians 12:4-11 catalogues spiritual gifts including miracles — providing the broader framework for Paul's mention of signs and wonders.

1 Corinthians 12:10 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 12:10, miracles are listed as a spiritual gift—the same power of the Spirit that enabled Paul's signs and wonders.

Acts 13:4 Historical context

Acts 13:4 records Paul and Barnabas being sent by the Holy Spirit to Cyprus, a key early step in the missionary circuit Paul describes.

Colossians 1:25 describes Paul's divine commission to present God's word in fullness, which he carries out in the travels summarized here.

Acts 14:20 Historical context

Acts 14:20 records Paul recovering from stoning and going to Derbe, a further example of his persevering mission summarized in Romans 15:19.

Matthew 12:28 Related theme

Matthew 12:28 shows Jesus performing exorcisms by the Spirit — the same divine power behind Paul's signs and wonders.

Acts 14:6 Historical context

Acts 14:6 shows Paul and Barnabas fleeing to Lystra and Derbe, continuing the missionary journey Paul refers to in Romans 15:19.

Acts 13:14 Historical context

Acts 13:14 recounts Paul's synagogue preaching in Pisidian Antioch, part of the widespread mission he references in Romans 15:19.

Ephesians 3:7 Related theme

In Ephesians 3:7, Paul is made a minister by God's power and grace—the same divine enablement that empowered his signs and wonders in Romans 15:19.

Acts 13:5 Historical context

Acts 13:5 shows Paul preaching in Salamis synagogues, a specific example of the gospel work he summarizes from Jerusalem to Illyricum.

In 2 Corinthians 2:14, Paul describes the spread of gospel knowledge everywhere—paralleling his ministry from Jerusalem to Illyricum.

Acts 20:20 Parallel

Acts 20:20 shows Paul's method of preaching publicly and house to house, matching the 'fully proclaimed' gospel here.

John 14:12 Parallel

In John 14:12, Jesus promises believers will do greater works. Paul's signs and wonders and far-reaching ministry embody that promise.