21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.
21 Rather, as it is written: "Those who were not told about him will see, and those who have not heard will understand."
21 but as it is written, "Those who have never been told of him will see, and those who have never heard will understand."
21 My text has been, Those who were never told of him - they'll see him! Those who've never heard of him - they'll get the message!
21 but as it is written: "To whom He was not announced, they shall see; And those who have not heard shall understand."
21 I have been following the plan spoken of in the Scriptures, where it says, "Those who have never been told about him will see, and those who have never heard of him will understand."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Romans 15:21
Commentary on Romans 15:14-21
(Read Romans 15:14-21)
The apostle was persuaded that the Roman Christians were filled with a kind and affectionate spirit, as well as with knowledge. He had written to remind them of their duties and their dangers, because God had appointed him the minister of Christ to the Gentiles. Paul preached to them; but what made them sacrifices to God, was, their sanctification; not his work, but the work of the Holy Ghost: unholy things can never be pleasing to the holy God. The conversion of souls pertains unto God; therefore it is the matter of Paul's glorying, not the things of the flesh. But though a great preacher, he could not make one soul obedient, further than the Spirit of God accompanied his labours. He principally sought the good of those that sat in darkness. Whatever good we do, it is Christ who does it by us.