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Selected Verse: 1 Corinthians 1:7 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Co 1:7 |
King James |
So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
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 (Co1 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 Ti2 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" (Rom 8:19, [TITTMANN, Greek Synonyms of the New Testament]). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
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, Co1 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; Joh 14:3. The promise was renewed when he ascended to heaven; Act 1:11. It became the settled hope and expectation of Christians that he would return; Tit 2:13; Pe2 3:12; Heb 9:28. And with the earnest prayer that be would quickly come, John closes the volume of inspiration; Rev 22:20-21. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
coming
Three words are used in connection with the return of the Lord:
(1) Greek, "Parousia", meaning "personal presence," also used by Paul of the "coming" of Stephanas (Co1 16:17) of Titus (Co2 7:6); (Co2 7:7) and of his own "coming" to Philippi (Phi 1:26). The word means simply personal presence, and is used of the return of the Lord as that event relates to the blessing of the saints; (Co1 15:23); (Th1 4:14); (Th1 4:17) and to the destruction of the man of sin (Th2 2:8).
(2) Greek, "Apokalupsis", meaning "unveiling," "revelation." The use of this word emphasizes the visibility of the Lord's return. It is used of the Lord (Th2 1:7); (Pe1 1:7); (Pe1 1:13); (Pe1 4:13) of the sons of God in connection with the Lord's return (Rom 8:19) and of the man of sin (Th2 2:3); (Th2 2:6); (Th2 2:8) and always implies visibility.
(3) Greek, "Epiphaneia", meaning "appearing," translated, "brightness" (Th2 2:8) A.V.; "manifestation," R.V.), and means simply an appearing. It is used of both advents. (Ti2 1:10); (Th2 2:8); (Ti1 6:14); (Ti2 4:1); (Ti2 4:8); (Tit 2:13). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
Come behind (ὑστερεῖσθαι)
See on Luk 15:14, and compare Rom 3:23. Contrast with were enriched.
Gift (χαρίσματι)
See on Rom 1:11. Its prevailing sense in this epistle is that of special spiritual endowments, such as tongues, prophecy, etc. Here of spiritual blessings generally.
Waiting (ἀπεκδεχομένους)
See on Rom 8:19. Denoting assiduous waiting. Dr. Thayer compares the phrase wait it out (ἐκ).
Revelation (ἀποκάλυψιν)
See on Rev 1:1. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Waiting - With earnest desire. For the glorious revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ - A sure mark of a true or false Christian, to long for, or dread, this revelation. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
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 Th1 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. |
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
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.
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?
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
5 That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge;
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;
14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:
8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
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.
13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:
7 And to you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels,
8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.
26 That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again.
7 And not by his coming only, but by the consolation wherewith he was comforted in you, when he told us your earnest desire, your mourning, your fervent mind toward me; so that I rejoiced the more.
6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
17 I am glad of the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus: for that which was lacking on your part they have supplied.
1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God.
11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift, to the end ye may be established;
23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.
13 To the end he may stablish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.