1 Corinthians 16:9 cpdv — For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries. "

— 1 Corinthians 16:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Corinthians 16 — Context

6

And perhaps I will stay with you, and even spend the winter, so that you may lead me on my way, whenever I depart.

7

For I am not willing to see you now only in passing, since I hope that I may remain with you for some length of time, if the Lord permits.

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But I must remain at Ephesus, even until Pentecost.

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For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries.

10

Now if Timothy arrives, see to it that he may be among you without fear. For he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I also do.

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Therefore, let no one despise him. Instead, lead him on his way in peace, so that he may come to me. For I am awaiting him with the brothers.

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But concerning our brother, Apollo, I am letting you know that I pleaded with him greatly to go to you with the brothers, and clearly it was not his will to go at this time. But he will arrive when there is a space of time for him.

1 Corinthians 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 16:9 say?
1 Corinthians 16:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries. ”
Where is 1 Corinthians 16:9 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 16:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 16, verse 9.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 16:9.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 16:9 in?
1 Corinthians 16:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 16:9?
1 Corinthians 16:9 reads (CPDV): “For a door, great and unavoidable, has opened to me, as well as many adversaries. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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