19. because of the power of miracles and the great things they saw, and because of the power of the Holy Spirit. I preached the Good News from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, and so I have finished that part of my work.
20. I always want to preach the Good News in places where people have never heard of Christ, because I do not want to build on the work someone else has already started.
21. But it is written in the Scriptures:“Those who were not told about him will see,and those who have not heard about him will understand.”
22. This is the reason I was stopped many times from coming to you.
23. Now I have finished my work here. Since for many years I have wanted to come to you,
24. I hope to visit you on my way to Spain. After I enjoy being with you for a while, I hope you can help me on my trip.