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

5Through Christ Jesus you have become rich in every way—in speech and knowledge of every kind. 6Our message about Christ has been verified among you. Therefore, you don’t lack any gift as you wait eagerly for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8He will continue to give you strength until the end so that no one can accuse you of anything on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9God faithfully keeps his promises. He called you to be partners 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 12:13How were you treated worse than the other churches, except that I didn’t bother you for help? Forgive me for this wrong!
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore, don’t judge anything before the appointed time. Wait until the Lord comes. He will also bring to light what is hidden in the dark and reveal people’s motives. Then each person will receive praise from God.
• Genesis 49:18“I wait with hope for you to rescue me, O Lord.
• Matthew 25:1“When the end comes, the kingdom of heaven will be like ten bridesmaids. They took their oil lamps and went to meet the groom.
• Luke 12:36Be like servants waiting to open the door at their master’s knock when he returns from a wedding.
• Romans 8:19All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are.
• Philippians 3:20We, however, are citizens of heaven. We look forward to the Lord Jesus Christ coming from heaven as our Savior.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:10and to wait for his Son to come from heaven. His Son is Jesus, whom he brought back to life. Jesus is the one who rescues us from ⌞God’s⌟ coming anger.
• 2 Timothy 4:8The prize that shows I have God’s approval is now waiting for me. The Lord, who is a fair judge, will give me that prize on that day. He will give it not only to me but also to everyone who is eagerly waiting for him to come again.
• Hebrews 9:28Likewise, Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of humanity, and after that he will appear a second time. This time he will not deal with sin, but he will save those who eagerly wait for him.
• Hebrews 10:36You need endurance so that after you have done what God wants you to do, you can receive what he has promised.
• James 5:7Brothers and sisters, be patient until the Lord comes again. See how farmers wait for their precious crops to grow. They wait patiently for fall and spring rains.
• 2 Peter 3:12as you look forward to the day of God and eagerly wait for it to come. When that day comes, heaven will be on fire and will be destroyed. Everything that makes up the universe will burn and melt.
• Jude 1:21Remain in God’s love as you look for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to give you eternal life.
• Luke 17:30The day when the Son of Man is revealed will be like that.
• Colossians 3:4Christ is your life. When he appears, then you, too, 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