Rom 15:20 | MHM | STEP | v. 20 : Paul says his goal was not to build on someone else’s foundation, but to start new churches where Christ was not known. He wanted to be sure his work was truly the beginning of something new for God. This also protected his ministry from criticism and showed he was truly an apostle with a special mission (Revelation 21:14 ).

‏ Romans 15:20

v. 20: Paul says his goal was not to build on someone else’s foundation, but to start new churches where Christ was not known. He wanted to be sure his work was truly the beginning of something new for God. This also protected his ministry from criticism and showed he was truly an apostle with a special mission (Revelation 21:14 ^a).