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Romans 15:19

ROMANS—NOTE ON Romans 15:19 By the power of signs and wonders refers to the miracles God did through Paul during his ministry. Miracles pointed to the power of God (see Acts 5:12; 2 Corinthians 12:12; Hebrews 2:4). Paul has fulfilled his charge to preach the gospel among the Gentiles from Jerusalem to Illyricum (roughly the area that is now Albania and was formerly Yugoslavia). Churches have been planted in key places. From there Paul’s coworkers will bring the gospel to more remote areas (e.g., Epaphras in Colossae, Colossians 1:7).

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