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1 Corinthians 16:9 KJV
1 Corinthians · chapter 16 · verse 9
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.1 Corinthians 16:9 · King James Version
1 Corinthians 16:9 in context
7For I will not see you now by the way; but I trust to tarry a while with you, if the Lord permit.
8But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.
9For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
10Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do.
11Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren.
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Key words (Strong's)
- adversariesantikeimaito be set over against, opposite to, to oppose, be adverse to, withstandG480 →
- effectualenergēsactiveG1756 →
- openedanoigōto openG455 →
- greatmegasgreat, of the external form or sensible appearance of things , in particular, of space…G3173 →
- doorthyraa door, the vestibule, used of any opening like a door, an entrance, way or passage into…G2374 →
- manypolysmany, much, largeG4183 →
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In this passage the apostle notifies and explains his purpose of visiting them, concerning which, observe, 1. His purpose: he intended to pass out of Asia, where he now was (vide Co1 16:8, Co1 16:19) and to go through Macedonia into Achaia, where Corinth was, and to stay some time with them, and perhaps the winter,…
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 5-9