Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me. New Living Translation There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me. English Standard Version for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Berean Standard Bible because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. Berean Literal Bible For a great and productive door has opened to me, and many are opposing. King James Bible For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. New King James Version For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. New American Standard Bible for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. NASB 1995 for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. NASB 1977 for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Legacy Standard Bible for a wide and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Amplified Bible because a wide door for effective service has opened to me [in Ephesus, a very promising opportunity], and there are many adversaries. Christian Standard Bible because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me —yet many oppose me. Holman Christian Standard Bible because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me—yet many oppose me. American Standard Version for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. Contemporary English Version because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me. English Revised Version for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. GOD'S WORD® Translation I have a great opportunity to do effective work here, although there are many people who oppose me. Good News Translation There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents. International Standard Version because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me. Majority Standard Bible because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. NET Bible because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents. New Heart English Bible for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Webster's Bible Translation For a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Weymouth New Testament for a wide door stands open before me which demands great efforts, and we have many opponents. World English Bible for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor a door has been opened to me—great and effectual—and withstanders [are] many. Berean Literal Bible For a great and productive door has opened to me, and many are opposing. Young's Literal Translation for a door to me hath been opened -- great and effectual -- and withstanders are many. Smith's Literal Translation For a door has stood open to me, great and effective, and many opposed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries. Catholic Public Domain Version For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries. New American Bible because a door has opened for me wide and productive for work, but there are many opponents. New Revised Standard Version for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor a great door, full of opportunities, is opened to me, and adversaries are many. Aramaic Bible in Plain English For a great door is opened to me, filled with opportunities and many opponents. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfor a great and effective door is opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Godbey New Testament for a door is opened unto me great and effectual, and there are many antagonizing. Haweis New Testament for there is opened to me a great door, and effectual, and there are many adversaries. Mace New Testament for I have a very fair and promising opportunity given me of propagating the gospel, tho' there are many opposers. Weymouth New Testament for a wide door stands open before me which demands great efforts, and we have many opponents. Worrell New Testament for a door, great and effectual, has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. Worsley New Testament though there are many opposers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul's Travel Plans…8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, 9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. 10If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.… Cross References Acts 14:27 When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, Colossians 4:3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Revelation 3:8 I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. Acts 19:8-10 Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God. / But when some of them stubbornly refused to believe and publicly maligned the Way, Paul took his disciples and left the synagogue to conduct daily discussions in the lecture hall of Tyrannus. / This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord. Philippians 1:28 without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you. Ephesians 6:19-20 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. Acts 18:9-10 One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking; do not be silent. / For I am with you and no one will lay a hand on you, because I have many people in this city.” 1 Corinthians 15:32 If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus for human motives, what did I gain? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” Acts 20:1 When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Luke 13:24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able. Acts 16:9-10 During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” / As soon as Paul had seen the vision, we got ready to leave for Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to preach the gospel to them. 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Treasury of Scripture For a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries. a great. Acts 19:8 And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. door. Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: there. 1 Corinthians 15:32 If after the manner of men I have fought with beasts at Ephesus, what advantageth it me, if the dead rise not? let us eat and drink; for to morrow we die. Acts 19:9,10 But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus… 2 Corinthians 1:8-10 For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life: … Jump to Previous Adversaries Demands Door Effective Effectual Efforts Great Important Open Opened Opponents Oppose Service Stands Wide Withstanders WorkJump to Next Adversaries Demands Door Effective Effectual Efforts Great Important Open Opened Opponents Oppose Service Stands Wide Withstanders Work1 Corinthians 16 1. He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.10. Commends Timothy; 13. and after friendly admonitions, 16. concludes his epistle with various salutations. because a great door for effective work has opened to me This phrase indicates a significant opportunity for ministry and evangelism. In the biblical context, Paul is writing to the Corinthians from Ephesus, a major city in Asia Minor known for its commerce and the Temple of Artemis. The "great door" symbolizes a divinely provided opportunity for spreading the Gospel. This metaphor of an open door is used elsewhere in Scripture, such as in Colossians 4:3 and Revelation 3:8, to describe opportunities for ministry. The effectiveness of this work is underscored by the growth of the early church in Ephesus, as recorded in Acts 19, where many were converted, and the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power. even though many oppose me Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 1 Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church in Corinth. He is a key figure in the early Christian church, known for his missionary journeys and epistles. 2. Corinth A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and moral issues. 3. Ephesus The city where Paul is writing from. Ephesus was a significant center for early Christianity and a place where Paul spent considerable time preaching and teaching. 4. Opposition Refers to the challenges and adversaries Paul faced in his ministry. This opposition could come from both Jews and Gentiles who resisted the message of the Gospel. 5. Open Door A metaphor for the opportunities Paul had for ministry and spreading the Gospel. It signifies God's providence in creating opportunities for effective work. Teaching Points Recognizing Divine OpportunitiesGod often opens doors for ministry and service. Believers should be attentive and ready to step through these doors when they appear. Perseverance Amidst Opposition Opposition is a natural part of Christian ministry. Like Paul, believers should expect challenges but remain steadfast in their mission. The Role of Prayer in Ministry Prayer is essential in seeking and recognizing open doors for effective work. Believers should pray for discernment and courage to act. Balancing Opportunity and Opposition While opportunities for ministry are exciting, they often come with challenges. Believers should prepare spiritually and mentally for both. Faithfulness in the Face of Adversity Paul’s example teaches that faithfulness to God’s calling is crucial, even when faced with significant opposition.Verse 9. - A great door and effectual. A wide and promising opportunity for winning souls to God. The metaphor of "a door," perhaps suggested by our Lord himself, was common among Christians (2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3; Acts 14:27; Revelation 3:8). Many adversaries (Acts 19:1, 8, 9, 19, 20). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek becauseγάρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. a great μεγάλη (megalē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. door θύρα (thyra) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. [for] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. effective [work] ἐνεργής (energēs) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1756: Effective, productive of due result, at work. From en and ergon; active, operative. has opened ἀνέῳγεν (aneōgen) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. to me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. even though καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. many πολλοί (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. oppose [me]. ἀντικείμενοι (antikeimenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 480: To resist, oppose, withstand, lie opposite to. From anti and keimai; to lie opposite, i.e. Be adverse to. Links 1 Corinthians 16:9 NIV1 Corinthians 16:9 NLT 1 Corinthians 16:9 ESV 1 Corinthians 16:9 NASB 1 Corinthians 16:9 KJV 1 Corinthians 16:9 BibleApps.com 1 Corinthians 16:9 Biblia Paralela 1 Corinthians 16:9 Chinese Bible 1 Corinthians 16:9 French Bible 1 Corinthians 16:9 Catholic Bible NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great and effective door has (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) |
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