1 Corinthians 16:9
because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
What it says
For a wide door for effective work has opened to him there, though many oppose him.
What it is doing
It explains why opposition does not mean departure.
In context
5After I go through Macedonia, however, I will come to you; for I will be going through Macedonia. 6Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go. 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.