1 Corinthians 16:9
for a great opening for active work has presented itself, and there are many opponents.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
In Context
8I intend, however, staying at Ephesus until the Festival at the close of the Harvest;
Cross References
Acts 19:8Paul went to the synagogue there, and for three months spoke out fearlessly, giving addresses and trying to convince his hearers, about the kingdom of God.
2 Corinthians 1:8We want you, friends, to know that, in the troubles which befell us in Roman Asia, we were burdened altogether beyond our strength, so much so that we even despaired of life.
Philippians 3:18For there are many – of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears – who are living in enmity to the cross of the Christ.
Revelation 3:7“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the Key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and shuts and no one opens:
Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 16:6-10
Paul Promises to Visit Corinth. ( a. d. 57.) 5 Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. 6 And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go. 7 For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit. 8 But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost. 9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. In this passage the apostle… Read the whole commentary →