Romans 15:19
“in the power of signs and wonders, in the power of God’s Spirit; so that from Jerusalem, and around as far as to Illyricum, I have fully preached the Good News of Christ;”
What does Romans 15:19 mean?
Paul is describing the remarkable reach of his ministry across the Mediterranean world, from Jerusalem all the way to Illyricum (a region on the Adriatic coast in modern-day Albania). He's saying that his preaching wasn't just words, but was backed up by genuine spiritual power, signs, and wonders that demonstrated God's presence and validated his message. What's striking here is Paul's confidence that the gospel had genuinely saturated this vast territory through his efforts. He's not bragging about personal achievement, but rather marveling at what God accomplished through him. For people struggling to see God at work in their own lives or communities, this reminds us that God still moves powerfully through ordinary people when they're willing to share their faith, even in difficult or skeptical places.