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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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Albert Barnes
On 1 Corinthians 16:9
18th Century
Theologian
For a great door. There is abundant opportunity for usefulness. The word door is used evidently to denote an occasion or an opportunity fo…
AT Robertson
On 1 Corinthians 16:9
For a great and effectual door is opened unto me (θυρα γαρ μο ανεωιγεν μεγαλη κα ενεργης). Second perfect active indicative of ανο…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Corinthians 16:9
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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John Calvin
On 1 Corinthians 16:9
16th Century
Theologian
For a great and effectual door is opened to me. He gives two reasons for staying longer in Ephesus:
- First, because an opportu…
John Gill
On 1 Corinthians 16:9
17th Century
Pastor
For a great door
Meaning an opportunity of ministering the word at Ephesus, a very populous city, and where he might…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Corinthians 16:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…