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for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
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The Open Door of Opportunity
Commentators explain that Paul's phrase "a great and effectual door" is a metaphor for a significant and fruitful opportunity for gospel ministry. In Ephesus, many people were receptive to the message, and God was powerfully blessing Paul's preaching. This "open door," which scholars note was opened by God Himself, was a clear sign for Paul to continue his work there.
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1 Corinthians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For a great door. There is abundant opportunity for usefulness. The word door is used evidently to denote an occasion or an opportunity fo…
For a great and effectual door is opened unto me (θυρα γαρ μο ανεωιγεν μεγαλη κα ενεργης). Second perfect active indicative of ανο…
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…
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16th Century
Protestant
For a great and effectual door is opened to me. He gives two reasons for staying longer in Ephesus:
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For a great door Meaning an opportunity of ministering the word at Ephesus, a very populous city, and where he might…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, throughout this letter, the Apostle offered the Corinthians general teaching; in this final chapter, he offers them specific and partic…
