1 Corinthians 16:9

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

"For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." - 1 Corinthians 16:9
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What does 1 Corinthians 16:9 mean?

"for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." In this verse, the apostle Paul is writing to the Corinthians, expressing his belief that God has given him a significant opportunity for effective ministry, but he also acknowledges that there…

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The Great Door of Opportunity Amidst Adversity

In 1 Corinthians 16:9, the Apostle Paul writes, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." This brief yet profound statement encapsulates the dual nature of our Christian journey—a journey marked by open doors of opportunity set against…

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A Prayer for Courage and Wisdom in the Face of Adversity

Heavenly Father, As I come before Thy throne of grace, I am in awe of the promises Thou hath set before me. I reflect upon the words of Paul in 1 Corinthians 16:9, "For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries." Lord, I praise Thee for the…

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