コリント人への手紙Ⅰ 16:9 JCB

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:9

The open door and many adversaries. Ephesus evidently had, as a scene of labour, many attractions for the ardent and fearless spirit of the Apostle Paul. Its vast population, its devotion to idolatry, the excitability of its inhabitants, all rendered it a congenial field for such a worker. And the opposition he encountered and the danger he braved, it is plain from the narrative, made him feel the city all the more to be an honourable and attractive post for a bold and faithful soldier of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:9

The mission of our hindrances. "There are many adversaries." In life we always find that the "open door" and the "many hinderers" go together. Very seldom can we have the one without the other. For the use of the term "doer" as a figure for "opportunity," see Acts 14:27 ; 2 Corinthians 2:12 ; Colossians 4:3 . For the narrative which illustrates the expression here used, see Acts 19:19 , Acts 19:20 . Of hindrances affecting St. Paul, we may think of That which was so evidently... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:9

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 or access; and hence denotes facility in doing anything when there is no obstruction; see Acts 14:27; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3.And effectual - That is, effective, or adapted to success; presenting opportunity for great effects. There is abundant opportunity to preach the gospel; there is... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

1 Corinthians 16:5-9 . 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 visit the churches there, and receive their collections. And it may be that I will abide, &c. That I shall continue some time; yea, and winter with you Having spent the summer and autumn in my progress through Macedonia. That ye may bring me on my journey That some... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

Personal notes and farewell (16:5-24)Paul’s plan is to visit Macedonia and then move south to Corinth. He realizes that the church in Corinth needs further help, so when he comes he wants to spend some time there (5-7). He is not sure when he will make this visit, as he currently has much urgent work to do in Ephesus (8-9).When Timothy arrives in Corinth (cf. Acts 19:22), the Christians are not to treat him with any less respect than they would Paul, for Timothy and he are doing the same work.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 16:9

door . Figure of speech Metaphor. App-6 . Compare Acts 14:27 , 2 Chronicles 4:3; 2 Chronicles 4:3 .Revelation 3:8; Revelation 3:8 See for the facts, Acts 19:17-20 . effectual . Greek. energes. Elsewhere, Philemon 1:6 . Hebrews 4:12 unto = to. read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:9

1 Corinthians 16:9. 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, signifies the same as antagonists, with whom the Apostle was to contend, as in a course, Acts 19:20; Acts 19:41. This opposition rendered his presence more necessary to preserve those who were already converted, and to increase the number, if God should bless his ministry. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:9

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... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

G. The collection for the Jerusalem believers 16:1-12I have chosen to include this section with the others that deal with questions the Corinthians had asked Paul rather than with Paul’s concluding comments because it begins "peri de" (1 Corinthians 7:1; 1 Corinthians 7:25; 1 Corinthians 8:1; 1 Corinthians 12:1; 1 Corinthians 16:12; cf. 1 Corinthians 8:4). Probably they had asked about the collection Paul was assembling in a letter or through messengers. This is the least confrontational... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

2. The travel plans of Paul and his fellow apostles 16:5-12As the preceding verse revealed, Paul’s plans were tentative to some extent. He wanted the Corinthians to know that he anticipated a return to Corinth and hopefully a stay of several months. Timothy and Apollos might return too. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:9

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians 16:5-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Corinthians 16:9

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Corinthians 16:9

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 16:1-12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

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