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.
• New King James Version (NKJV)so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,
• New Living Translation (NLT)Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Context of 1 Corinthians 1:7

5that in every way you were enriched in him in all speech and all knowledge— 6even as the testimony about Christ was confirmed among you— so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of 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 12:13For in what were you less favored than the rest of the churches, except that I myself did not burden you? Forgive me this wrong!
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive his commendation from God.
• Genesis 49:18I wait for your salvation, O Lord.
• Matthew 25:1"Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.
• Luke 12:36and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes and knocks.
• Romans 8:19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
• Philippians 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
• 1 Thessalonians 1:10and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
• 2 Timothy 4:8Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved his appearing.
• Hebrews 9:28so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.
• Hebrews 10:36For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
• James 5:7Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains.
• 2 Peter 3:12waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set on fire and dissolved, and the heavenly bodies will melt as they burn!
• Jude 1:21keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.
• Luke 17:30so will it be on the day when 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