Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
Now when I came to Troas [See Acts 16:8], in order to preach the good news about Christ, and when a door [of opportunity] was opened to me in [the service of] the Lord [there],
New American Standard Bible
Now when I came to
King James Version
Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,
Holman Bible
When I came to Troas
International Standard Version
When I went to Troas on behalf of the gospel of the Messiah, the Lord opened a door for me,
A Conservative Version
Now having come to Troas for the good-news of the Christ, and a door having been opened to me in Lord,
American Standard Version
Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and when a door was opened unto me in the Lord,
Amplified
Now when I arrived at Troas to preach the good news of Christ, even though a door [of opportunity] opened for me in the Lord,
Anderson New Testament
And when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of the Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord,
Bible in Basic English
Now when I came to Troas for the good news of Christ, and there was an open door for me in the Lord,
Common New Testament
Now when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and when a door was opened for me in the Lord,
Daniel Mace New Testament
When an opportunity was given me by the Lord to preach the gospel of Christ, upon my arrival at Troas,
Darby Translation
Now when I came to Troas for the publication of the glad tidings of the Christ, a door also being opened to me in the Lord,
Godbey New Testament
And having come into Troas, for the gospel of Christ, and there being a door opened unto me in the Lord,
Goodspeed New Testament
When I went to Troas to preach the good news of the Christ there, I found a good opening for the Lord's work,
John Wesley New Testament
Now when I came to Troas, to preach the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord,
Julia Smith Translation
And coming to Troas for the good news of Christ, and a door having been opened to me in the Lord,
King James 2000
Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now [when I] arrived in Troas for the gospel of Christ and a door was opened for me by the Lord,
Modern King James verseion
And, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When I was come to Troas for Christ's gospel's sake - and a great door was opened unto me of the Lord -
Moffatt New Testament
Well, when I reached Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, though I had a wide opportunity in the Lord,
Montgomery New Testament
Now when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, although a door was opened to me in the Lord,
NET Bible
Now when I arrived in Troas to proclaim the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord had opened a door of opportunity for me,
New Heart English Bible
Now when I came to Troas for the Good News of Christ, and when a door was opened to me in the Lord,
Noyes New Testament
Now when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, and a door had been opened to me by the Lord,
Sawyer New Testament
But when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,
The Emphasized Bible
Moreover, although I came unto Troas for the glad-message of the Christ, and a door for me had been opened in the Lord,
Thomas Haweis New Testament
But when I came to Troas to preach the Gospel of Christ, though a door was opened unto me by the Lord,
Twentieth Century New Testament
When I went to the district round Troas to tell the Good News of the Christ, even though there was an opening for serving the Master,
Webster
Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,
Weymouth New Testament
Now when I came into the Troad to spread there the Good News about the Christ, even though in the Lord's providence a door stood open before me,
Williams New Testament
When I went to Troas to preach the good news of Christ, although I had an opportunity in the service of the Lord,
World English Bible
Now when I came to Troas for the Good News of Christ, and when a door was opened to me in the Lord,
Worrell New Testament
Now, having come to Troas for the Gospel of Christ, and a door having been opened to me in the Lord,
Worsley New Testament
So that when I came to Troas on account of the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me in the Lord,
Youngs Literal Translation
And having come to Troas for the good news of the Christ, and a door to me having been opened in the Lord,
Themes
Evangelism » What evangelists are
The gospel » Is called the » Gospel of Christ
Open door » An open door of opportunity
Opportunity » Lost, by indifference or neglect » An open door of
Topics
Interlinear
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Usage: 1267
Euaggelion
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Corinthians 2:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Triumphant Ministry In Christ
11 [I do this] so that Satan cannot take advantage of us, for we are not unaware of his schemes. 12 Now when I came to Troas [See Acts 16:8], in order to preach the good news about Christ, and when a door [of opportunity] was opened to me in [the service of] the Lord [there], 13 I had no peace of mind because I did not find my brother Titus [there]. So, I said "good-bye" to them and went on to Macedonia.
Phrases
Cross References
Acts 14:27
And when they arrived [in Antioch of Syria], they gathered the church together and reported everything that God had done through them and how He had opened a door [of opportunity] for the [unconverted] Gentiles to [enter] the faith.
Acts 16:8
so they went on through Mysia and came down to Troas, [i.e., a seaport on the Aegean Sea, from which they sailed over to Europe].
Acts 20:1-6
After the commotion died down, Paul sent for the [Ephesian] disciples and encouraged them before he left, [heading west] for Macedonia.
Acts 20:8
Now there were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting.
Romans 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of Jesus Christ, [who was] called to be an apostle, [and] set apart for [preaching] the Gospel of God.
1 Corinthians 16:9
because a great door [of opportunity] has opened up to me [here] for doing an effective work [for God], but there are [also] many enemies who oppose me. [See Acts 19].
Colossians 4:3
At the same time, pray for us also, that God will open up a door [of opportunity] for [proclaiming] the message, so we can tell about the [previously] hidden secret of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned.
Revelation 3:7-8
"And write [this] to the angel of the church at Philadelphia: These are the words of Him who is holy and true, [and] who possesses the key [i.e., the power and authority] of King David, [and] who opens [a door] which no one will close, and who closes one that no one will open: