⁹ because a wide door^(A) for effective ministry has opened for me^[a]—yet many oppose me.

A Trip to Macedonia

¹² When I came to Troas^(A) to preach the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord opened a door^(B) for me,

³ At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door^(A) to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ,^(B) for which I am in chains,^(C)

⁸ I know your works. Look, I have placed before you an open door that no one can close because you have but little power; yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.^(A)