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1 Corinthians 16:8
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I will tarry at Ephesus - And it is very probable that he did so; and that all these journeys were taken as he himself had projected. See on Co1 16:5 (note).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
at Ephesus--whence Paul writes this Epistle. Compare Co1 16:19, "Asia," wherein Ephesus was. until Pentecost--He seems to have stayed as he here purposes: for just when the tumult which drove him away broke out, he was already intending to leave Ephesus (Act 19:21-22). Combined with Co1 5:7-8, this verse fixes the date of this Epistle to a few weeks before Pentecost, and very soon after the Passover.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But I will tarry at Ephesus till Pentecost. The feast of weeks, or of harvest, which was fifty days from the passover; See Gill on Act 2:1 which though abrogated at the death of Christ, was observed by the Jews, and is mentioned by the apostle, not as a festival that the Christians were obliged to regard, or did regard, but as pointing out the time he intended to stay at Ephesus: and we elsewhere read, that he was greatly desirous of being at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, Act 20:16 not to keep it, but because there would then be abundance of people from all parts there, to whom he should have an opportunity of preaching the Gospel. not to keep it, but because there would then be abundance of people from all parts there, to whom he should have an opportunity of preaching the Gospel. 1 Corinthians 16:9 co1 16:9 co1 16:9 co1 16:9For a great door,.... Meaning an opportunity of ministering the word at Ephesus, a very populous city, and where he might have hope great good would be done. Some think that by this fair opportunity, or hopeful prospect, he means the populousness of the city; others, the conversion of some great men in it, which had made way for the introduction of Gospel there: but it seems rather to intend the desire that there appeared in many persons here to have the Gospel preached unto them; they flocked unto it; their hearts were opened to attend to it, and great numbers believed; and the apostle found a door of utterance in himself, and a door of entrance in them, which were reasons with him to tarry here. And effectual is opened to me; not by him, but to him: this door was opened by him who has the key of David, that opens, and no man shuts; and the door of faith being opened by him, it was effectual to the quickening of sinners dead in trespasses and sins, to the enlightening of blind eyes, unstopping of deaf ears, and softening hard hearts; to the turning of souls from the power of Satan to God, to the quickening, comforting, and establishing of saints, and indeed to salvation to all that believe; which is the case when the word comes, not in word only, but in power; then it works effectually in them that believe; and since there was an opportunity of preaching the Gospel with such good effect, the apostle was desirous of making use of it: and there are many adversaries; as there always are where the Gospel is preached, and especially with success, when sinners are converted, and saints are edified and comforted. The adversary Satan roars, and the posse of devils under him are employed one way or another to obstruct the Gospel if possible; false teachers are raised up to oppose it, and profane men are instigated by him to persecute the preachers and professors of it: so it was at Ephesus, the Jews disputed against it, and spoke evil of it; Demetrius the silversmith, and those of his craft, rose up in a tumultuous manner, crying, great is Diana of the Ephesians, stirring up the people against the apostle, and his companions; all which he had some foreviews of, and found to be true by experience, as may be seen in Act 19:21 and which, though to another man would have been a reason to have departed, was a reason with him to stay; to bear his testimony to the Gospel, to appear in the defence of it, against the disputers of this world, and to strengthen and establish the minds of weak believers in it, who might have been in some danger through so many adversaries; wherefore he saw and judged that his presence was necessary, and that it was proper for him to stay the time he mentions.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
16:8 Paul wrote this letter while in Ephesus (about AD 53–56; Acts 19:1–20:1). • Pentecost was in May or June.
1 Corinthians 16:8
Paul’s Travel Plans
7For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. 8But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost,9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
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David Guzik Testimony
By David Guzik3.3K32:061CO 16:8
This sermon from 1 Corinthians chapter 16 focuses on the concept of open doors in our lives, emphasizing the importance of recognizing, embracing, and walking through the opportunities God presents to us. The speaker shares personal experiences to illustrate how God's open doors can lead to unexpected blessings and challenges, urging listeners to trust in God's provision and guidance amidst adversaries.
1 Corinthians 16
By John Nelson Darby0Spiritual GuidanceMinistryACT 16:61CO 16:8John Nelson Darby emphasizes the importance of recognizing and responding to the open doors for ministry despite facing adversaries. He shares personal experiences of perseverance in evangelism, illustrating that true guidance comes from the Spirit of God, which may lead one to unexpected places for fruitful work. Darby also highlights the significance of moral authority in ministry, where influence is gained through service rather than official titles. He contrasts the effectiveness of spiritual leadership with the limitations of formal structures, advocating for a reliance on the Spirit's direction in ministry efforts.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
I will tarry at Ephesus - And it is very probable that he did so; and that all these journeys were taken as he himself had projected. See on Co1 16:5 (note).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
at Ephesus--whence Paul writes this Epistle. Compare Co1 16:19, "Asia," wherein Ephesus was. until Pentecost--He seems to have stayed as he here purposes: for just when the tumult which drove him away broke out, he was already intending to leave Ephesus (Act 19:21-22). Combined with Co1 5:7-8, this verse fixes the date of this Epistle to a few weeks before Pentecost, and very soon after the Passover.
John Gill Bible Commentary
But I will tarry at Ephesus till Pentecost. The feast of weeks, or of harvest, which was fifty days from the passover; See Gill on Act 2:1 which though abrogated at the death of Christ, was observed by the Jews, and is mentioned by the apostle, not as a festival that the Christians were obliged to regard, or did regard, but as pointing out the time he intended to stay at Ephesus: and we elsewhere read, that he was greatly desirous of being at Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost, Act 20:16 not to keep it, but because there would then be abundance of people from all parts there, to whom he should have an opportunity of preaching the Gospel. not to keep it, but because there would then be abundance of people from all parts there, to whom he should have an opportunity of preaching the Gospel. 1 Corinthians 16:9 co1 16:9 co1 16:9 co1 16:9For a great door,.... Meaning an opportunity of ministering the word at Ephesus, a very populous city, and where he might have hope great good would be done. Some think that by this fair opportunity, or hopeful prospect, he means the populousness of the city; others, the conversion of some great men in it, which had made way for the introduction of Gospel there: but it seems rather to intend the desire that there appeared in many persons here to have the Gospel preached unto them; they flocked unto it; their hearts were opened to attend to it, and great numbers believed; and the apostle found a door of utterance in himself, and a door of entrance in them, which were reasons with him to tarry here. And effectual is opened to me; not by him, but to him: this door was opened by him who has the key of David, that opens, and no man shuts; and the door of faith being opened by him, it was effectual to the quickening of sinners dead in trespasses and sins, to the enlightening of blind eyes, unstopping of deaf ears, and softening hard hearts; to the turning of souls from the power of Satan to God, to the quickening, comforting, and establishing of saints, and indeed to salvation to all that believe; which is the case when the word comes, not in word only, but in power; then it works effectually in them that believe; and since there was an opportunity of preaching the Gospel with such good effect, the apostle was desirous of making use of it: and there are many adversaries; as there always are where the Gospel is preached, and especially with success, when sinners are converted, and saints are edified and comforted. The adversary Satan roars, and the posse of devils under him are employed one way or another to obstruct the Gospel if possible; false teachers are raised up to oppose it, and profane men are instigated by him to persecute the preachers and professors of it: so it was at Ephesus, the Jews disputed against it, and spoke evil of it; Demetrius the silversmith, and those of his craft, rose up in a tumultuous manner, crying, great is Diana of the Ephesians, stirring up the people against the apostle, and his companions; all which he had some foreviews of, and found to be true by experience, as may be seen in Act 19:21 and which, though to another man would have been a reason to have departed, was a reason with him to stay; to bear his testimony to the Gospel, to appear in the defence of it, against the disputers of this world, and to strengthen and establish the minds of weak believers in it, who might have been in some danger through so many adversaries; wherefore he saw and judged that his presence was necessary, and that it was proper for him to stay the time he mentions.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
16:8 Paul wrote this letter while in Ephesus (about AD 53–56; Acts 19:1–20:1). • Pentecost was in May or June.