Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Corinthians 16:9
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9. door — ( :- ). An opening for the extension of the Gospel. Wise men are on the watch for, and avail themselves of, opportunities. So " door of hope," :- . "Door of faith," :- . "An open door," :- . "A door of utterance," :- . "Great," that is, extensive. "Effectual," that is, requiring great labors [ESTIUS]; or opportune for effecting great results [BEZA]. many adversaries —who would block up the way and prevent us from entering the open door. Not here false teachers, but open adversaries: both Jews and heathen. After Paul, by his now long-continued labors at Ephesus, had produced effects which threatened the interests of those whose gains were derived from idolatry, "many adversaries" arose ( :- ). Where great good is, there evil is sure to start up as its antagonist. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-10" class="com-number"
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