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:
• 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,
• 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

5For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge— 6God thus confirming our testimony about Christ among you. Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. 8He will also keep you firm to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9God is faithful, who has called you 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 12:13How were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was never a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
• 1 Corinthians 4:5Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of the heart. At that time each will receive their praise from God.
• Genesis 49:18“I look for your deliverance, 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 bridegroom.
• Luke 12:36like servants waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.
• Romans 8:19For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed.
• Philippians 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await 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 4:8Now there is in store 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 longed for his appearing.
• Hebrews 9:28so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
• Hebrews 10:36You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
• James 5:7Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains.
• 2 Peter 3:12as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat.
• Jude 1:21keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.
• Luke 17:30“It will be just like this 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

In the dictionaries

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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