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for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

For a great and effectual door is opened unto me (θυρα γαρ μο ανεωιγεν μεγαλη κα ενεργης). Second perfect active indicative of ανο…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For a great door. There is abundant opportunity for usefulness. The word door is used evidently to denote an occasion or an opportunity fo…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The projected journey through Macedonia fits the record of Paul’s travel in Ac 19:21 and 20:1–2, which shows that after following that route, he en…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For a great and effectual door is opened to me. He gives two reasons for staying longer in Ephesus:

  1. First, because an opportu…
John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For a great door
Meaning an opportunity of ministering the word at Ephesus, a very populous city, and where he might…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to store up for good uses. Those who are rich in this world should b…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Previously, throughout this letter, the Apostle offered the Corinthians general teaching; in this final chapter, he offers them specific and partic…

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