Romans 10:18

But I say, haue they not heard? yes verely, their sound went into all the earth, and their words vnto the ends of the world. Romans 10:18 (KJV)

This quotation is not from Paul’s letter to the Romans; it is a paraphrase of Psalm 19:4 (KJV), which describes how the heavens declare God’s glory across the whole earth. The verse in Romans that is often discussed in this context is Romans 10:18, which reads, “But I say, have they not heard?” Romans 10:18 is part of a broader argument in which Paul explains that the gospel has been proclaimed widely, so that everyone has the opportunity to hear and respond.

In the surrounding passages of Romans 10, Paul indeed emphasizes the importance of hearing the gospel and believing in Jesus Christ for salvation (verses 9‑10). He also stresses the necessity of sending preachers so that the message can reach all people (verses 14‑15). These points underline the universal scope of God’s redemptive plan, showing that the good news is intended for both Jews and Gentiles.

The language of “their sound” and “their words” in the quoted Psalm refers to the proclamation of the heavens, not to human messengers. In Romans 10:18, Paul’s rhetorical question simply asks whether people have heard the message that has already been spread throughout the known world, without using the specific phrasing found in Psalm 19.

Thus, while Romans 10:18 highlights the widespread proclamation of the gospel and encourages believers to continue sharing the good news, the specific wording about “sound … into all the earth” belongs to Psalm 19:4. Both passages together reinforce the biblical theme that God’s revelation is meant to reach every corner of the earth, inviting all people to respond to the message of salvation.