Strong's Lexicon In this way, οὕτως (houtōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 3779: Thus, so, in this manner. Or (referring to what precedes or follows). I have aspired φιλοτιμούμενον (philotimoumenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5389: To be zealous, strive eagerly, desire very strongly. to preach the gospel εὐαγγελίζεσθαι (euangelizesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle Strong's Greek 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. where ὅπου (hopou) Adverb Strong's Greek 3699: Where, whither, in what place. From hos and pou; what(-ever) where, i.e. At whichever spot. Christ Χριστός (Christos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. was not known, ὠνομάσθη (ōnomasthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's Greek 3687: From onoma; to name, i.e. Assign an appellation; by extension, to utter, mention, profess. so that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. I would not be building οἰκοδομῶ (oikodomō) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's Greek 3618: From the same as oikodome; to be a house-builder, i.e. Construct or confirm. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition Strong's Greek 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. someone [else’s] ἀλλότριον (allotrion) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 245: From allos; another's, i.e. Not one's own; by extension foreign, not akin, hostile. foundation. θεμέλιον (themelion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 2310: From a derivative of tithemi; something put down, i.e. A substruction. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleIn this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation. Young's Literal Translation and so counting it honour to proclaim good news, not where Christ was named—that upon another’s foundation I might not build— Holman Christian Standard Bible My aim is to evangelize where Christ has not been named, so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation, New American Standard Bible And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was [already] named, so that I would not build on another man's foundation; King James Bible Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: Parallel Verses New International Version It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else's foundation. New Living Translation My ambition has always been to preach the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone else. English Standard Version and thus I make it my ambition to preach the gospel, not where Christ has already been named, lest I build on someone else’s foundation, New American Standard Bible And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, so that I would not build on another man's foundation; King James Bible Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: Holman Christian Standard Bible My aim is to evangelize where Christ has not been named, so that I will not build on someone else's foundation, International Standard Version My one ambition is to proclaim the gospel where the name of the Messiah is not known, so I don't build on someone else's foundation. NET Bible And in this way I desire to preach where Christ has not been named, so as not to build on another person's foundation, American Standard Version yea, making it my aim so to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build upon another man's foundation; English Revised Version yea, making it my aim so to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build upon another man's foundation; Young's Literal Translation and so counting it honour to proclaim good news, not where Christ was named -- that upon another's foundation I might not build -- Cross References Romans 1:15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the gospel to you that are at Rome also. Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things! Romans 15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. 1 Corinthians 3:10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 2 Corinthians 10:15 Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having hope, when your faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our rule abundantly, 2 Corinthians 10:16 To preach the gospel in the regions beyond you, and not to boast in another man's line of things made ready to our hand. Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Romans 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ. Romans 15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient, by word and deed, Romans 15:17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God. Romans 15:21 But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. 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