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1 Corinthians 16:9 Explained in Context

Use this verse as a doorway into the larger passage—not as an isolated saying.

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Verse 9. For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

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Quick Meaning

This verse holds an effective opportunity together with serious opposition.

Presence is promised carefully, and other workers are not property.

This verse is one part of that explanation in 1 Corinthians 16:5–12. The complete section carries the connected meaning and how it should shape life.

Read It With

  • 1 Corinthians 16:5–12

Read 1 Corinthians 16:9 with 16:5–12. This verse holds an effective opportunity together with serious opposition. The complete unit establishes: Paul shares contingent travel plans: he hopes for extended time and partnership after Macedonia, remains at Ephesus because work is open despite opposition, asks that Timothy be received without fear and contempt, and reports that Apollos declined the present invitation but may come later.

Why This Verse Appears Here

The itinerary shows real relational coordination while repeatedly limiting apostolic plans by the Lord's permission, circumstances, another worker's safety, and Apollos's own will. At 16:9, this verse holds an effective opportunity together with serious opposition.

Phrase-by-Phrase Explanation

“For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there”

In plain language: This verse holds an effective opportunity together with serious opposition.

It contributes specifically to Travel Plans Remain Relational and Contingent inside 1 Corinthians 16:5–12.

Why it matters: The wording identifies this verse's distinct contribution without requiring an independent extended treatment.

How certain? probable

What Remains True

This verse holds an effective opportunity together with serious opposition. This supports the unit's enduring conclusion: Faithful plans remain contingent, collaborative, protective of coworkers, and respectful of another person's timing.

Continue in Context

Read the complete section for the connected explanation and how it should shape life. This verse is a doorway into that passage, not a saying that stands alone.

Read 1 Corinthians 16:5–12 — Travel Plans Remain Relational and Contingent
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How certain is this explanation? strong

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Biblical text

King James (Authorized) Version — eng-kjv2006

eBible.org and CrossWire Bible Society

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Supports: Exact reader-facing Scripture wording, paragraph markers, supplied-word markup, and complete verse coverage.

Exact location: 1 Corinthians 16:5–12, pinned eng-kjv2006 USFM corpus

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Greek textual evidence

The Greek New Testament: SBL Edition

Michael W. Holmes, editor; Society of Biblical Literature and Logos

Society of Biblical Literature and Logos Bible Software, 2010

Supports: Greek wording, clause relationships, repeated terms, and original-language discussion.

Exact location: SBLGNT official text file 1Cor.txt, 16:5–12

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Translation and textual notes

NET Bible - 1 Corinthians with translators' and textual notes

Biblical Studies Press

Biblical Studies Press, 2005-2026 online edition

Supports: Verse-level syntax, KJV-era wording, textual variants, and interpretive alternatives.

Exact location: NET Bible 1 Corinthians 16:5–12 print view with translator, study, and textual notes

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