1 Corinthians 16:9

1 Corinthians 16:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
• New International Version (NIV)because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

Context of 1 Corinthians 16:9

7For I do not wish to see you now by the way; for I hope to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost; for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 10Now if Timothy come, see that he be with you without fear; for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do: 11let no man therefore despise him. But set him forward on his journey in peace, that he may come unto me: for I expect him with the brethren.

1 Corinthians 16:9 word by word

θύρα γάρ μοι ἀνέῳγεν μεγάλη καὶ ἐνεργὴς καὶ ἀντικείμενοι πολλοί.¶Read the interlinear

• greatμέγαςmegas · greatG3173
• doorθύραthura · doorG2374
• openedἀνοίγωanoigō · to openG455
• manyπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 16:9

• Acts 19:8And he entered into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, reasoning and persuading as to the things concerning the kingdom of God.
• Acts 14:27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.
• 2 Corinthians 2:12Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and when a door was opened unto me in the Lord,
• Colossians 4:3withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;
• Revelation 3:7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth and none shall shut, and that shutteth and none openeth:
• 1 Corinthians 15:32If after the manner of men I fought with beasts at Ephesus, what doth it profit me? If the dead are not raised, let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we die.
• Acts 19:9But when some were hardened and disobedient, speaking evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
• 2 Corinthians 1:8For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
• Philippians 3:18For many walk, of whom I told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16:9

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9A great door and effectual is opened - · A great and energetic door is opened to me; that is, God has made a grand opening to me in those parts, which I perceive will require much labor; and besides, I shall have many adversaries to oppose me. So Bp. Pearce understands the words , not as signifying effectual, but as implying full of labor. Door often signifies occasion or opportunity; but here, the apostle may allude to the throwing open of the great…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9For a great door - There is abundant opportunity for usefulness. The word “door” is used evidently to denote an occasion or an opportunity for doing anything. It is the means by which we have entrance or access; and hence denotes facility in doing anything when there is no obstruction; see Acts 14:27; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3. And effectual - That is, effective, or adapted to success; presenting opportunity for great effects. There is abundant…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. door--(2Co 2:12). An opening for the extension of the Gospel. Wise men are on the watch for, and avail themselves of, opportunities. So "door of hope," Ho 2:15. "Door of faith," Ac 14:27. "An open door," Re 3:8. "A door of utterance," Col 4:3. "Great," that is, extensive. "Effectual," that is, requiring great labors [Estius]; or opportune for effecting great results [Beza]. many adversaries--who would block up the way and prevent us from entering the…Read the comment

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings