1 Corinthians 16:9

Now if Timotheus come,.... The apostle had sent him already, as appears from Co1 4:17 and he was now gone from him; but whether he might not be prevented by unforeseen incidents in his journey, he…

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…

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 in those parts, which I perceive…

In this passage the apostle notifies and explains his purpose of visiting them, concerning which, observe, 1. His purpose: he intended to pass out of Asia, where he now was (vide Co1 16:8, Co1 16:19)…

For a great door The use of doorin the sense of opportunityin the N. T. is remarkable. It is a favourite word with St Paul. See 2Co 2:12; Col 4:3. St Luke has adopted it from him, Act 14:27. And it is…