Romans 15:20

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
yes, making it my aim to preach the Good News, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build on another’s foundation.
World English Bible (WEB)
Yea{G1161}, so{G3779} have I strived{G5389}{(G5740)} to preach the gospel{G2097}{(G5733)}, not{G3756} where{G3699} Christ{G5547} was named{G3687}{(G5681)}, lest{G3363} I should build{G3618}{(G5725)} upon{G1909} another man's{G245} foundation{G2310}:
Strong's King James
(20) Now I aspire to proclaim good news, not where Mashiach was called, so that I won't build upon a foundation belonging to another,
The F.O.G*
[20] My passion has always been to preach the Good News where the Messiah's name has never been heard, rather than building on someone else's foundation.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and so counting it honour to proclaim good news, not where Christ was named—that upon another’s foundation I might not build—
Young's Literal Translation

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