9
for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
Highlighted
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 9. A gate is opened to me, large and evident; that is, a fair and good occasion of labouring to convert many, where there are many adversaries. Witham.—The work of God is carried on by the power of the cross, and in the midst of contradictions and persecutions. If we suffer this to damp our courage, we forget that we are ministers of a crucified master, and ought to wear his livery.
Private to this browser.