1 Corinthians 1:7

1 Corinthians 1:7 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
• New International Version (NIV)Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
• English Standard Version (ESV)so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
• New King James Version (NKJV)so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Context of 1 Corinthians 1:7

5that you were enriched in him in every way, in all speech and all knowledge. 6In this way, the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you, so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. 8He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you will be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9God is faithful; you were called by him into fellowship with his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

1 Corinthians 1:7 word by word

ὥστε ὑμᾶς μὴ ὑστερεῖσθαι ἐν μηδενὶ χαρίσματι ἀπεκδεχομένους τὴν ἀποκάλυψιν τοῦ κυρίου ἡμῶν Ἰησοῦ Χριστοῦ·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• So thatὥστεhōste · soG5620
• yeσύsu · youG4771
• ·μήmē · notG3361
• come behindὑστερέωhustereō · to lackG5302
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• noμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• giftχάρισμαcharisma · giftG5486
• waiting forἀπεκδέχομαιapekdechomai · to expectG553
• the comingὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the comingἀποκάλυψιςapokalupsis · revelationG602
• of ourἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547

Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 1:7

• 2 Corinthians 12:13So in what way are you worse off than the other churches, except that I personally did not burden you? Forgive me for this wrong!
• 1 Corinthians 4:5So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.
• Genesis 49:18I wait for your salvation, Lord.
• Matthew 25:1“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
• Luke 12:36You are to be like people waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
• Romans 8:19For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed.
• Philippians 3:20Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead — Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
• 2 Timothy 4:8There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing.
• Hebrews 9:28so also Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
• Hebrews 10:36For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.
• James 5:7Therefore, brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
• 2 Peter 3:12as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming. Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat.
• Jude 1:21keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life.
• Luke 17:30It will be like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.
• Colossians 3:4When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.

Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1:7

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 7So that ye come behind in no gift - Every gift and grace of God's Spirit was possessed by the members of that Church, some having their gifts after this manner, others after that. Waiting for the coming of our Lord - It is difficult to say whether the apostle means the final judgment, or our Lord's coming to destroy Jerusalem, and make an end of the Jewish polity. - See 1 Thessalonians 3:13. As he does not explain himself particularly, he must refer to a…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 7So that - God has so abundantly endowed you with his favors. Ye come behind - ̔͂ hustereisthaiYou are not missing, or deficient. The word is usually applied to destitution, want, or poverty; and the declaration here is synonymous with what he had said, 1 Corinthians 1:5, that they abounded in everything. In no gift - In no favor, or gracious endowment. The word used here ́ charismadoes not refer necessarily to extraordinary and miraculous endowments, but…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7any spiritual gift: See 1 Corinthians 12:8–10 and 28.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 77. ye come behind--are inferior to other Christians elsewhere [Grotius]. in no gift--not that all had all gifts, but different persons among them had different gifts (1Co 12:4, &c.). waiting for ... coming of ... Christ--The crowning proof of their "coming behind in no gift." Faith, hope, and love, are all exercised herein (compare 2Ti 4:8; Tit 2:13). "Leaving to others their MEMENTO MORI (remember death), do thou earnestly cherish this joyous expectation…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Corinthians 1:7

• Gifts from God
• Grace of God
• Jesus Continued
• Waiting

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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 1

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings