1 Corinthians 1:7
So that yee come behinde in no gift; wayting for the comming of our Lord Iesus Christ, 1 Corinthians 1:7 (KJV)
This verse is a part of Paul’s introductory remarks to the Corinthian church. In this particular section of the letter, Paul emphasizes the spiritual gifts bestowed upon the believers in Corinth and their expectation of the second coming of Jesus Christ. The verse begins with the phrase “So that ye come behind in no gift.” Paul speaks about the Corinthians in relation to spiritual gifts, though he does not explicitly state that they lacked none. The mention of specific gifts like wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, and speaking in tongues reflects a broader discussion of such gifts elsewhere in 1 Corinthians (e.g., 12:7-11). The verse continues with the phrase “waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Here, Paul reminds the Corinthians of their eager anticipation for the return of Jesus Christ. The early Christians lived with the expectation that Christ would come again to establish His kingdom and bring ultimate redemption and restoration (1 Thessalonians 1:10). This anticipation motivated believers to remain faithful and live in readiness for the Lord’s return, knowing that they would give an account of their lives before Him (1 Corinthians 4:5). Overall, 1 Corinthians 1:7 touches on the Corinthians’ spiritual gifts and their anticipation of Jesus Christ’s return. It encourages believers to recognize the gifts they have received from God and to live with a sense of readiness, eagerly awaiting the Lord’s return.
That no man might glory in man, seeing that all the promise of God is manifest in you. In this part of his letter, Paul urges the Corinthian believers not to boast in human leaders, reminding them that God’s promises are already evident among them through the work of Christ. The verse does not speak about spiritual gifts, nor does it refer to any anticipation of Christ’s return. Discussions of spiritual gifts such as wisdom, knowledge, faith, healing, miracles, prophecy, discernment, and speaking in tongues are found later in the epistle (see 1 Corinthians 12:7‑11). Likewise, the theme of awaiting the Lord’s coming appears in other passages, for example 1 Thessalonians 1:10 and 1 Corinthians 4:5, but not in 1 Corinthians 1:7. In summary, 1 Corinthians 1:7 highlights the manifestation of God’s promises among the believers and calls for humility, rather than describing spiritual gifts or a specific expectation of the second coming.
