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1 Corinthians 1:7

Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:7 · Berean Standard Bible
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  • WEB so that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
  • KJV So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • NKJV so that you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • NASB so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • NLT Now you have every spiritual gift you need as you eagerly wait for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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As a result they lacked no spiritual gift while awaiting Christ's return. They were both well-equipped and rightly oriented toward the future.

Overview

Paul affirms that the Corinthians possessed the full range of gifts needed for the church's life, even as he will later correct their abuse. Their posture of 'waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ' points the church beyond present gifts to Christ's second coming. Christian life is lived in this 'already and not yet' tension, equipped now and expectant for then.

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Cross-references · 23

  • Phil 3:20But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ,
  • 2 Pet 3:12as you anticipate and hasten the coming of the day of God, when the heavens will be destroyed by fire and the elements will melt in the heat.
  • Heb 9:28so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
  • 1 Jn 3:2Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is.
  • 1 Pet 4:13But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory.
  • Rom 8:19The creation waits in eager expectation for the revelation of the sons of God.
  • Luke 17:30It will be just like that on the day the Son of Man is revealed.
  • Jude 1:21keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life.
  • Titus 2:13as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
  • 1 Pet 1:13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  • Heb 10:36–37You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
  • Jas 5:7–8Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains.
  • 1 Pet 5:4And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.
  • 2 Cor 12:13In what way were you inferior to the other churches, except that I was not a burden to you? Forgive me this wrong!
  • Gen 49:18I await Your salvation, O LORD.
  • 1 Th 1:10and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.
  • Luke 12:36Then you will be like servants 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.
  • 1 Tim 6:14–15Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • 2 Th 1:7and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels
  • Col 3:4When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.
  • 2 Tim 4:8From now on 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 to all who crave His appearing.
  • Matt 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.
  • 1 Cor 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 men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.

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