1 Corinthians 1 · Verse 7

1 Corinthians 1:7

So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
1 Corinthians 1:7, King James Version

1 Corinthians 1:7 in other translations

BSBTherefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WEBso that you come behind in no gift, waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,
ASVso that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
YLTso that ye are not behind in any gift, waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,
DARBYso that ye come short in no gift, awaiting the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
BBESo that having every grace you are living in the hope of the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
WebsterSo that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

What does 1 Corinthians 1:7 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
7. 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 of the Lord's coming" [Bengel]. The Greek verb implies, "to expect constantly, not only for a certain time, but even to the end till the expected event happens" (Ro 8:19, [Tittmann, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]).

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 7. So that. God has so abundantly endowed you with his favours.

Ye come behind. υστερεισθαι. You are not wanting, or deficient. The word is usually applied to destitution, want, or poverty; and the declaration here is synonymous with what he had said, 1Cor 1:5, that they abounded in everything.

In no gift. In no favour, or gracious endowment. The word used here χαρισμα does not refer necessarily to extraordinary and miraculous endowments, but includes also all the kindnesses of God towards them in producing peace of mind, constancy, humility, etc. And the apostle meant evidently to say that they possessed, in rich abundance, all those endowments which were bestowed on Christians.

Waiting for. Expecting, or looking for this coming with glad and anxious desire. This was, certainly, one of the endowments to which he referred; to wit, that they had grace given them earnestly to desire, and to wait for the second appearing of the Lord Jesus. An earnest wish to see him, and a confident expectation and a firm belief that he will return, is an evidence of a high state of piety. It demands strong faith, and it will do much to elevate the feelings above the world, and to keep the mind in a state of peace.

The coming, etc. Greek, the revelation--τηναποκαλυψιν--the manifestation of the Son of God. That is, waiting for his return to judge the world, and for his approbation Of his people in that day. The earnest expectation of the Lord Jesus became one of the marks of early Christian piety. This return was promised by the Saviour to his anxious disciples, when he was about to leave them, Jn 14:3. The promise was renewed when he ascended to heaven, Acts 1:11. It became the settled hope and expectation of Christians that he would return, Tit 2:13, 2Pet 3:12, Heb 9:28. And with the earnest prayer that he would quickly come, John closes the volume of inspiration, Rev 22:20.

(++) "behind" "are inferior" (c) "waiting" Tit 2:13, 2Pet 3:12 (1) "for the coming" "revelation" (&) "coming" "Earnestly expecting the manifestation"

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 7 So 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 1Thes 3:13. As he does not explain himself particularly, he must refer to a subject with which they were well acquainted. As the Jews in general continued to contradict and blaspheme, it is no wonder if the apostle should be directed to point out to the believing Gentiles that the judgments of God were speedily to fall upon this rebellious people, and scatter them over the face of the earth; which shortly afterwards took place.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

The doctrine of a crucified Saviour, as advancing the glory of God, (17-25) and humbling the creature before him. (26-31) Verses 1-9 All Christians are by baptism dedicated and devoted to Christ, and are under strict obligations to be holy. But in the true church of God are all who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, and who call upon him as God manifest in the flesh, for all the blessings of…

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1 Corinthians 1:7 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ὥστεhōsteso as forG5620
ὑμᾶςhumasyouG4771
μὴmēnotG3361
ὑστερεῖσθαιhustereisthaito be lackingG5302
ἐνeninG1722
μηδενὶmēdeninot oneG3367
χαρίσματιcharismatigiftG5486
ἀπεκδεχομένουςapekdechomenouseagerly awaitingG553
τὴνtēntheG3588
ἀποκάλυψινapokalupsinrevelationG602
τοῦtouof theG3588
κυρίουkuriouLordG2962
ἡμῶνhēmōnof usG3165
ἸησοῦIēsouJesusG2424
Χριστοῦ·ChristouChrist;G5547

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for 1 Corinthians 1:7

  • Philippians 3:20

    For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:

  • 2 Peter 3:12

    Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat?

  • Hebrews 9:28

    So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.

  • 1 John 3:2

    Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.

  • Jude 1:21

    Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

  • Romans 8:19

    For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.

  • Luke 17:30

    Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of man is revealed.

  • Titus 2:13

    Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

  • 1 Peter 4:13

    But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

  • 1 Peter 5:4

    And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

  • James 5:7-8

    Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.

  • Hebrews 10:36-37

    For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
ye.
2Co 12:13
waiting.
4:5; Ge 49:18; Mt 25:1; Lu 12:36; Ro 8:19; Php 3:20; 1Th 1:10
2Ti 4:8; Tit 2:13; Heb 9:28; 10:36,37; Jas 5:7,8; 2Pe 3:12; Jude 1:21
coming. Gr. revelation.
Lu 17:30; Col 3:4; 2Th 1:7; 1Ti 6:14,15; 1Pe 1:13; 4:13; 5:4; 1Jo 3:2

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Context

  • 1 Corinthians 1:6

    Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:7

    So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  • 1 Corinthians 1:8

    Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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1 Corinthians 1:7 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		De tal manera que nada os falte en ningún don, esperando la manifestación de nuestro Señor Jesucristo:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		de sorte que vous ne manquez d’aucun don de grâce pendant que vous attendez la révélation de notre seigneur Jésus Christ,
German
Elberfelder 1871		so daß ihr in keiner Gnadengabe Mangel habt, indem ihr die Offenbarung unseres Herrn Jesu Christi erwartet,
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		ita ut nihil vobis desit in ulla gratia, exspectantibus revelationem Domini nostri Jesu Christi,