1 Corinthians 1:7

Contextual Overview

¹ Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, ¹ Paul called to be an Apostle of Iesus Christ, through the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ¹Paul, called as an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Sosthenes our brother: ¹ Sha'ul, called to be an apostle of Yeshua the Messiah through the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ¹ Paul, [a] called apostle of Jesus Christ, by God's will, and Sosthenes the brother, ¹ Greetings from Paul. I was chosen to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. God chose me because that is what he wanted. Greetings also from Sosthenes, our brother in Christ. ¹Paul, called as an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ¹ Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, ¹Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, ¹ From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from Sosthenes, who is also a follower.

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ye: 2 Corinthians 12:13

waiting: 1 Corinthians 4:5, Genesis 49:18, Matthew 25:1, Luke 12:36, Romans 8:19, Philippians 3:20, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:8, Titus 2:13, Hebrews 9:28, Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 10:37, James 5:7, James 5:8, 2 Peter 3:12, Jude 1:21

coming: Gr. revelation, Luke 17:30, Colossians 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:7, 1 Timothy 6:14, 1 Timothy 6:15, 1 Peter 1:13, 1 Peter 4:13, 1 Peter 5:4, 1 John 3:2

Reciprocal: Exodus 35:35 - the cunning Psalms 119:33 - I shall keep Isaiah 64:4 - waiteth 1 Thessalonians 3:13 - at the Hebrews 12:2 - finisher 2 Peter 1:16 - coming 1 John 2:28 - at his

Cross-References

Genesis 1:8
And God called the firmament Heauen. So the Euening and the morning were the seconde day.

Genesis 1:8
And God called the firmament Sky. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.

Genesis 1:8
God called the expanse sky. There was evening and there was morning, a second day.

Genesis 1:8
God named that space "sky." There was evening, and then there was morning. This was the second day.

Genesis 1:8
And God called the expanse Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.

Genesis 1:8
And God called the firmament Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, a second day.

Genesis 1:8
And God gave the arch the name of Heaven. And there was evening and there was morning, the second day.

Genesis 1:8
and named it "Sky." Evening came and then morning—that was the second day.

Genesis 1:8
and God called the dome Sky. So there was evening, and there was morning, a second day.

Genesis 1:8
And God called the expanse Heavens. And there was evening, and there was morning—a second day.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

So that ye come behind in no gift,.... Ordinary or extraordinary; a detail of the gifts which were bestowed on them is made in 1 Corinthians 12:8; by which it appears that they were not inferior in gifts to any of the churches:

waiting for the coming; or "the revelation"

of our Lord Jesus Christ; who will appear a second time, come in great glory, will raise the dead, and judge both quick and dead; when gifts will cease and be of no more use, and when they must all be accounted for; and therefore, till that time comes, should be diligently made use of, and improved to the interest and service of Christ; who will surely come again, and call his servants and churches to an account for the talents he has intrusted them with; and whose coming is to be believed, loved, looked, and hoped for by all, that love him in sincerity and truth.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

So that - God has so abundantly endowed you with his favors.

Ye come behind - ὑστερεῖσθαι hustereisthai. You 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 χάρισμα charisma, does not refer necessarily to extraordinary and miraculous endowments, but includes also all the kindnesses of God toward 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 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 ... - Greek The revelation - τὴν ἀποκάλυψιν tēn apokalupsin - the manifestation of the Son of God. That is, waiting for his return to judge the world, and for his approbation of his people on 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; John 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; Titus 2:13; 2 Peter 3:12; Hebrews 9:28. And with the earnest prayer that be would quickly come, John closes the volume of inspiration; Revelation 22:20-21.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

Verse 1 Corinthians 1:7. 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 1 Thessalonians 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.