Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
door— (II Corinthians 2:12). An opening for the extension of the Gospel. Wise men are on the watch for, and avail themselves of, opportunities. So "door of hope," Hosea 2:15. "Door of faith," Acts 14:27. "An open door," Revelation 3:8. "A door of utterance," Colossians 4:3. "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 Jews and heathen. After Paul, by his now long-continued labors at Ephesus, had produced effects which threatened the interests of those whose gains were derived from idolatry, "many adversaries" arose (Acts 19:9-23). Where great good is, there evil is sure to start up as its antagonist.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing 1 Corinthians 16:9:
Song of Solomon 8:9
Zechariah 4:10
Acts 14:27
Acts 19:10
Acts 19:29
1 Corinthians 15:32
2 Corinthians 1:8-9
Colossians 4:3
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