A gate is opened to me, large and evident; that is, a fair and good occasion of labouring to convert many, where there are many adversaries. (Witham) --- The work of God is carried on by the power of the cross, and in the midst of contradictions and persecutions. If we suffer this to damp our courage, we forget that we are ministers of a crucified master, and ought to wear his livery.
Verse 1 Corinthians 16:9. _A GREAT DOOR AND EFFECTUAL IS OPENED_] Θυοα γαρ μοι ανεωγε μεγαλη και ενεργης· _A great and energetic door is opened_ _to me_; that is, God has made a grand opening to me i...
FOR A GREAT DOOR - There is abundant opportunity for usefulness. The word “door” is used evidently to denote an occasion or an opportunity for doing anything. It is the means by which we have entrance...
2. EXHORTATIONS AND CONCLUSION. CHAPTER 16 _ 1. Concerning Collections. (1 Corinthians 16:1)_ 2. Ministry. (1 Corinthians 16:5) 3. Greetings. (1 Corinthians 16:19
1 CORINTHIANS 16. VARIOUS BUSINESS AND PERSONAL MATTERS. SALUTATION. First (1 Corinthians 16:1) he gives instructions as to the collection for the poor Christians at Jerusalem (2 Corinthians 8 f.*, Ro...
With regard to the collection for the people of Christ, do you too follow the instructions which I gave to the Churches of Galatia. Every first day of the week each of you must put by and save up what...
PRACTICAL PLANS (1 Corinthians 16:1-12)...
DOOR. Figure of speech _Metaphor._ App-6. Compare Acts 14:27; 2 Chronicles 4:3; 2 Chronicles 4:3.Revelation 3:8;...
_For a great door_ The use of _door_in the sense of _opportunity_in the N. T. is remarkable. It is a favourite word with St Paul. See 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3. St Luke has adopted it from hi...
1 Corinthians 16:1-24. SUNDRY PRACTICAL DIRECTIONS. CONCLUSION...
ΘΎΡΑ. The use of the word θύρα in the sense of opportunity in the N. T. is noticeable. And it is further remarkable that it is not confined to any one writer. See 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3; A...
_PAUL AND OTHERS TO VISIT CORINTH -- 1 CORINTHIANS 16:5-12:_ Paul had a desire to visit Corinth again. He hoped to see them when he passed through Macedonia. Paul told them that he might stay all wint...
ΘΎΡΑ (G2374) дверь. Метафора, обозначающая возможность (Bruce; NW, 2, i:40910). ΜΟΙ _dat. sing. от_ ΈΓ (G1473) я; здесь: "мне" "для меня" Датив преимущества. ΆΝΈΦΓΕΝ _perf. ind. act. от_ ΑΝΟΊΓΩ (G42...
FOR A GREAT DOOR AND EFFECTUAL, &C.— Some think that here is an allusion to the door of the _circus,_ whence chariots were let out when the races were to begin: and that the word 'Αντικειμενοι, signif...
BUTLER'S COMMENTS SECTION 1 Endow (1 Corinthians 16:1-9) 16 Now concerning the contribution for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2On the first day of every w...
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. DOOR () - an opening for extending the Gospel. Wise men watch for, and avail themselves of, opportunities. So "door...
8 Paul's delay in going to Corinth is fully explained in the second epistle. He wished to give them time for repentance. Besides, he was meeting with much success, for even his enemies acknowledged th...
THE COLLECTION. PERSONAL MESSAGES AND CONCLUSION The Apostle in this chapter instructs the Corinthians to make a collection for the poor Christians in Judæa, intimates his intention of visiting them a...
A GREAT DOOR AND EFFECTUAL IS OPENED] cp. 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:8; Revelation 3:8; 'I have good openings, and must make full use of them.' MANY ADVERSARIES]...
SERVANTS OF CHRIST 1 CORINTHIANS _HILDA BRIGHT_ CHAPTER 16 PLANS ABOUT THE MONEY FOR JERUSALEM 16:1-4 V1 Now I will write about the money for God’s people. Do what I told the churches in Galatia...
CHAPTER 25 THE POOR IN closing his letter to the Corinthians, Paul, as usual, explains his own movements, and adds a number of miscellaneous directions and salutations. These for the most part relate...
“But I stay on in Ephesus until the Pentecost” τῆς πεντηκοστῆς (ἡμέρας), “the fiftieth day” from the 16th Nisan in the Passover Feast (see parls.). This suggests that P. is writing not very long befor...
§ 58. VISITS TO CORINTH. The arrangements for the Collection have led P. to speak of his approaching visit to Cor [2629], and he explains more definitely his plans in this respect (1 Corinthians 16:5-...
SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE 1 Corinthians 16:1 It is remarkable that the Apostle can turn from one of his sublimest flights of sacred eloquence to deal with so ordinary a matter as the collection. But, af...
The last chapter of the epistle is local and personal. In the first sentences important principles are revealed as to the true method of Christian giving. It is to be regular and systematic rather tha...
A Change In Plans Paul told them he planned to come to Corinth after he passed through Macedonia. Originally, he had planned to pass through Corinth on the way to Macedonia and again on his return, bu...
For a great door and (d) effectual is opened unto me, and [there are] many adversaries. (d) Very fit and convenient to do great things by....
“But I will tarry at Ephesus till Pentecost; 9. for a great door and effectual is open unto me, and there are many adversaries.” It is commonly thought this was the date when the tumult excited by Dem...
HIS APPROACHING VISIT TO CORINTH. 1 CORINTHIANS 16:5-9. Paul had just alluded to his approaching stay at Corinth (1 Corinthians 16:3). He now dwells on the subject, to give some explanations about it...
(5) Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia. (6) And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey wh...
As usual, the introductory words (1 Corinthians 1:1-3) of the epistle give us no little intimation of that which is to follow. The apostle speaks of himself as such "called [to be] an apostle of Jesus...
_OPEN DOORS AND ADVERSARIES_ ‘A great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.’ 1 Corinthians 16:9 St. Paul’s ‘great and effectual door’ was at Ephesus (see Acts 18, 19...
9._For a great and effectual door is opened to me. _He assigns two reasons for remaining for a longer time at Ephesus — 1st, Because an opportunity is afforded him there of furthering the gospel; and...
The apostle, in his letter, had treated of the disorder that reigned among these believers, and his spirit was to a certain degree relieved by fulfilling this duty towards them; for, after all, they w...
FOR A GREAT DOOR,.... Meaning an opportunity of ministering the word at Ephesus, a very populous city, and where he might have hope great good would be done. Some think that by this fair opportunity,...
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and _there are_ many adversaries. Ver. 9. _And effectual_] ενεργης, or, busy, that requires great painstaking. The ministry is not an idle man's occu...
_Now I will come unto you_ If Providence permit; _when I shall pass_ Or rather, _when I shall have passed; through Macedonia; for I do pass through Macedonia_ I purpose going that way, that I may visi...
A GREAT DOOR AND EFFECTUAL; a great opportunity for successfully preaching the gospel. MANY ADVERSARIES; opposers of Paul and his preaching. This made it necessary that he should remain for the prese...
Paul's proposed visit to Corinth:...
FOR A GREAT DOOR, AND EFFECTUAL, IS OPENED UNTO ME, AND THERE ARE MANY ADVERSARIES....
This last chapter forms a fourth division of the book of I Corinthians, with its simple, practical instructions. The unity of the body of Christ is to be expressed in genuine practical care for the ne...
FOR. GREAT DOOR AND EFFECTUAL IS OPENED UNTO ME, AND THERE ARE MANY ADVERSARIES. 'for' -This explains why Paul will tarry in Ephesus, even though he is greatly needed in both Corinth and Macedonia....
1-9 The good examples of other Christians and churches should rouse us. It is good to lay up in store for good uses. Those who are rich in this world, should be rich in good works, 1 Timothy 6:17; 1...
For God hath opened to me at Ephesus a great opportunity to preach the gospel, which I have reason to hope will also be effectual for the conversion of many souls. What this door of hope was, whether...
for a great door [the common metaphor expressing opportunity-- Acts 14:27; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3; Revelation 3:8;...
1 Corinthians 16:9 For G1063 great G3173 and G2532 effective G1756 door G2374 opened G455 (G5754) me G3427
PAUL PROMISES THAT IF AT ALL POSSIBLE HE WILL SOON VISIT THEM BUT MEANWHILE ASKS THEM TO GIVE TIMOTHY A TRUE CHRISTIAN WELCOME, AND ASSURES THEM TOO OF APOLLOS' CONCERN FOR THEM (16:5-12). Paul knew t...
'But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost, for a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.' On the other hand things were going so well at Ephesus, in spite of the o...
1 Corinthians 16:9. FOR A GREAT DOOR AND EFFECTUAL IS OPENED [1] UNTO ME, AND THERE ARE MANY ADVERSARIES. He is eager to enter in on a wide and most hopeful field of missionary usefulness, nothing dau...
FOR A GREAT AND EFFECTUAL DOOR IS OPENED UNTO ME (θυρα γαρ μο ανεωιγεν μεγαλη κα ενεργης). Second perfect active indicative of ανοιγω, to open. Intransitive, stands wide open at last after his years...
1 Corinthians 16:8 What Christianity does for a Man. I. Christianity made Paul courageous. "There are many adversaries." A very good reason for leaving Ephesus, but, some of us would have thought, a...
1 Corinthians 16:9 I. "The door is great" by reason of the commanding position of Ephesus in Asia. To Ephesus, as the capital of the Roman province, and the centre of provincial life, there poured mul...
CONTENTS: Closing instructions and greetings of Paul. CHARACTERS: Christ, Paul, Timothy, Apollos, Aquila, Priscilla, Stephanas, Fortunatus, Achaicus. CONCLUSION: The Christian should lay by money in...
1 Corinthians 16:1. _The collection for the saints,_ chiefly for the poor ministers of the word. This was to be done once a week, and it is the ancient and best way for poor people to support the gosp...
THERE IS A REAL OPPORTUNITY HERE. Paul stayed at Ephesus three years (Acts 20:31). God gave him great success in bringing people to Christ (see _Acts ch. 19_). EVEN THOUGH. The Devil works through men...
_Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia._ GOD’S WILL THE RULE AND SPIRITUAL USEFULNESS THE END OF LIFE I. God’s will should be the rule of life. Paul had made a plan to visit...
1 CORINTHIANS—NOTE ON 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1 The Collection for the Saints and Travel Plans. Paul explains how his future ministry will involve the Corinthians....
CHAPTER 16 VER. 1. _Now concerning the collection for the saints._ The saints here meant were the poor Christians living at Jerusalem. Cf. ver. 3 and Romans 15:26. For the Christians at Jerusalem, as...
_CRITICAL NOTES_ 1 Corinthians 16:5.—This arrangement set aside an earlier plan (2 Corinthians 1:16) to come direct to Corinth from Ephesus by ship, and thence to go to Macedonia. Now he will come to...
EXPOSITION 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1 _Directions and arrangements._ 1 CORINTHIANS 16:1 NOW CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE SAINTS. "The saints" are here the poor Christians at Jerusalem ...
And so he writing to them now about taking up a collection for the saints [that are in Jerusalem], as he asked also the churches in the area of Galatia. Now he said on the first day of the week (1 Cor...
1 Corinthians 15:32; 2 Corinthians 1:8; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Acts 14:27;...
Great and effectual door. Door metaphorically for opportunity : great as to its extent; effectual as to the result. The figure of an effectual door, as it stands, is of course clumsy, but the idea as...
THE POSTLUDE 1 Corinthians 16:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS Final words are always listened to eagerly among friends. That is the reason we are calling the study for today, a postlude, because they are the...
A great door — As to the number of hearers. And effectual — As to the effects wrought upon them. And there are many adversaries — As there must always be where Satan's kingdom shakes. This was another...