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Berean Standard Bible

“because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.”

1 Corinthians 16:9

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Paul writes about his travel plans, explaining that he intends to stay in Ephesus for a while. He gives a reason that mixes encouragement with realism.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

World English Bible (WEB)

for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For a great and important door there is open to me, and there are a number of people against me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for a door to me has been opened -- great and effectual -- and withstanders are many.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque se me ha abierto puerta grande y eficaz, y muchos son los adversarios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Aquí se me han abierto bastante las puertas para predicar, a pesar de que muchos también están en contra de mí.

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