Bible verse
because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
1 Corinthians 16:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Corinthians 16.
5 After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia.
6 Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
7 For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
8 But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,
9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
10 If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
11 No one, then, should treat him with contempt. Send him on his way in peace so that he can return to me, for I am expecting him along with the brothers.
12 Now about our brother Apollos: I strongly urged him to go to you with the brothers. He was not at all inclined to go now, but he will go when he has the opportunity.
13 Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be men of courage. Be strong.
KJV
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and [there are] many adversaries.
ASV
for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
ERV
for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
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