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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For a great and productive door has opened to me, and many are opposing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and <i>there are</i> many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_corinthians/16.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For a great and effective door has opened to me, and <i>there are</i> many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for a wide door for effective <i>service</i> has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_corinthians/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for a wide door for effective <i>service</i> has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for a wide and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_corinthians/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />because a wide door for effective service has opened to me [in Ephesus, a very promising opportunity], and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me —yet many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me—yet many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_corinthians/16.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_corinthians/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_corinthians/16.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_corinthians/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I have a great opportunity to do effective work here, although there are many people who oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_corinthians/16.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_corinthians/16.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />because a door of great opportunity stands wide open for me, but there are many opponents. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for a wide door stands open before me which demands great efforts, and we have many opponents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_corinthians/16.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for a door has been opened to me—great and effectual—and withstanders [are] many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />For a great and productive door has opened to me, and many are opposing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for a door to me hath been opened -- great and effectual -- and withstanders are many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_corinthians/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For a door has stood open to me, great and effective, and many opposed.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_corinthians/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_corinthians/16.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />because a door has opened for me wide and productive for work, but there are many opponents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_corinthians/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_corinthians/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For a great door, full of opportunities, is opened to me, and adversaries are many.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_corinthians/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />For a great door is opened to me, filled with opportunities and many opponents.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_corinthians/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for a great and effective door is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for a door is opened unto me great and effectual, and there are many antagonizing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_corinthians/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for there is opened to me a great door, and effectual, and there are many adversaries.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_corinthians/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for I have a very fair and promising opportunity given me of propagating the gospel, tho' there are many opposers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_corinthians/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />for a wide door stands open before me which demands great efforts, and we have many opponents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for a door, great and effectual, has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_corinthians/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />though <i>there are</i> many opposers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/g-wZWoK_LZU?start=3794" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_corinthians/16.htm">Paul's Travel Plans</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</a> <a href="/greek/3173.htm" title="3173: megalē (Adj-NFS) -- Large, great, in the widest sense. ">a great</a> <a href="/greek/2374.htm" title="2374: thyra (N-NFS) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">door</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/1756.htm" title="1756: energēs (Adj-NFS) -- Effective, productive of due result, at work. From en and ergon; active, operative.">effective work</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: aneōgen (V-RIA-3S) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">has opened</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even though</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/480.htm" title="480: antikeimenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To resist, oppose, withstand, lie opposite to. From anti and keimai; to lie opposite, i.e. Be adverse to.">oppose me.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">10</span>If 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a></span><br />Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Revelation 3:8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Philippians 1:28</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/18-9.htm">Acts 18:9-10</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">1 Corinthians 15:32</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-1.htm">Acts 20:1</a></span><br />When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples. And after encouraging them, he said goodbye to them and left for Macedonia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Matthew 7:13-14</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/13-24.htm">Luke 13:24</a></span><br />“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/16-9.htm">Acts 16:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a></span><br />Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.</p><p class="hdg">a great.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-8.htm">Acts 19:8</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">door.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a></b></br> Furthermore, when I came to Troas to <i>preach</i> Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a></b></br> 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:</p><p class="hdg">there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/15-32.htm">1 Corinthians 15:32</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/19-9.htm">Acts 19:9,10</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/1-8.htm">2 Corinthians 1:8-10</a></b></br> 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: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/romans/13-8.htm">Demands</a> <a href="/acts/18-7.htm">Door</a> <a href="/james/5-16.htm">Effective</a> <a href="/job/12-16.htm">Effectual</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">Efforts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-10.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-31.htm">Important</a> <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Open</a> <a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/acts/11-18.htm">Opponents</a> <a href="/acts/26-9.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/12-28.htm">Service</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-21.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-62.htm">Withstanders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Adversaries</a> <a href="/colossians/2-14.htm">Demands</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">Door</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Effective</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/1-6.htm">Effectual</a> <a href="/galatians/4-11.htm">Efforts</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-12.htm">Great</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">Important</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">Open</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Opponents</a> <a href="/philippians/1-28.htm">Oppose</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-15.htm">Service</a> <a href="/galatians/4-25.htm">Stands</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/6-11.htm">Wide</a> <a href="/exodus/32-25.htm">Withstanders</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">1 Corinthians 16</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-1.htm">He exhorts them to a collection for the brothers at Jerusalem.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">Commends Timothy;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-13.htm">and after friendly admonitions,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">concludes his epistle with various salutations.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_corinthians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_corinthians/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>because a great door for effective work has opened to me</b><br>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 <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a> and <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Revelation 3:8</a>, to describe opportunities for ministry. The effectiveness of this work is underscored by the growth of the early church in Ephesus, as recorded in <a href="/acts/19.htm">Acts 19</a>, where many were converted, and the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power.<p><b>even though many oppose me</b><br>Despite the opportunity, Paul acknowledges significant opposition. This opposition likely came from various sources, including local Jewish leaders, pagan worshippers, and craftsmen who profited from the sale of idols, as seen in <a href="/acts/19-23.htm">Acts 19:23-41</a>. The cultural and religious climate of Ephesus was hostile to the message of Christ, which threatened established economic and religious systems. This opposition is a recurring theme in Paul's ministry, as seen in <a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-28</a>, where he lists the hardships he faced. The presence of opposition, however, often signifies the importance and potential impact of the work being done, as seen in the life of Jesus Christ, who faced constant opposition yet fulfilled His mission. This phrase encourages believers to persevere in their calling, trusting that God’s purposes will prevail despite resistance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/corinth.htm">Corinth</a></b><br>A major city in ancient Greece, known for its wealth and immorality. The church in Corinth faced many challenges, including divisions and moral issues.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/o/opposition.htm">Opposition</a></b><br>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.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/o/open_door.htm">Open Door</a></b><br>A metaphor for the opportunities Paul had for ministry and spreading the Gospel. It signifies God's providence in creating opportunities for effective work.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_divine_opportunities.htm">Recognizing Divine Opportunities</a></b><br>God often opens doors for ministry and service. Believers should be attentive and ready to step through these doors when they appear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_amidst_opposition.htm">Perseverance Amidst Opposition</a></b><br>Opposition is a natural part of Christian ministry. Like Paul, believers should expect challenges but remain steadfast in their mission.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer_in_ministry.htm">The Role of Prayer in Ministry</a></b><br>Prayer is essential in seeking and recognizing open doors for effective work. Believers should pray for discernment and courage to act.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/balancing_opportunity_and_opposition.htm">Balancing Opportunity and Opposition</a></b><br>While opportunities for ministry are exciting, they often come with challenges. Believers should prepare spiritually and mentally for both.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_the_face_of_adversity.htm">Faithfulness in the Face of Adversity</a></b><br>Paul’s example teaches that faithfulness to God’s calling is crucial, even when faced with significant opposition.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_corinthians_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 16</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_everything.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'an open door'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'an_open_door'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "an open door"?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_confusion.htm">What does the Bible say about confusion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_historical_proof_of_paul's_foes.htm">1 Corinthians 16:8–9 – If Paul faced “many adversaries” in Ephesus, where is the external historical evidence of this hostility?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_corinthians/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A great door and effectual.</span> 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 (<a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a>; <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a>; <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Revelation 3:8</a>). <span class="cmt_word">Many adversaries (</span><a href="/acts/19-1.htm">Acts 19:1, 8, 9, 19, 20</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">because</span><br /><span class="grk">γάρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a great</span><br /><span class="grk">μεγάλη</span> <span class="translit">(megalē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3173.htm">Strong's 3173: </a> </span><span class="str2">Large, great, in the widest sense. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">door</span><br /><span class="grk">θύρα</span> <span class="translit">(thyra)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[for]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">effective [work]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐνεργής</span> <span class="translit">(energēs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1756.htm">Strong's 1756: </a> </span><span class="str2">Effective, productive of due result, at work. From en and ergon; active, operative.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has opened</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀνέῳγεν</span> <span class="translit">(aneōgen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me,</span><br /><span class="grk">μοι</span> <span class="translit">(moi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">even though</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">many</span><br /><span class="grk">πολλοί</span> <span class="translit">(polloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many; often. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">oppose [me].</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀντικείμενοι</span> <span class="translit">(antikeimenoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_480.htm">Strong's 480: </a> </span><span class="str2">To resist, oppose, withstand, lie opposite to. From anti and keimai; to lie opposite, i.e. Be adverse to.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">NT Letters: 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great and effective door has (1 Cor. 1C iC 1Cor i cor icor) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-8.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:8"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:8" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Corinthians 16:10"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Corinthians 16:10" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>