Verse Comparison: 1 Corinthians 16:9
American Standard Version
for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
Amplified® Bible
For a wide door of opportunity for effectual [service] has opened to me [there, a great and promising one], and [there are] many adversaries.
Contemporary English Version
because there is a wonderful opportunity for me to do some work here. But there are also many people who are against me.
Darby English Version
For a great door is opened to me and an effectual [one], and [the] adversaries many.
Good News Bible
There is a real opportunity here for great and worthwhile work, even though there are many opponents.
International Standard Version
because a door has opened wide for me to do effective work, although many people are opposing me.
King James Version
For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
New American Standard Bible
for a wide door for effective {service} has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
New International Version
because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.
New King James Version
For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
for a wide door for effective service has opened to me, and many adversaries have appeared.
Young's Literal Translation
for a door to me hath been opened -- great and effectual -- and withstanders `are' many.
