1 Corinthians 1:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)7 so that you are not lacking in any [spiritual] gift, while you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed [i.e., at His second coming]. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 That you are not [consciously] falling behind or lacking in any special spiritual endowment or Christian grace [the reception of which is due to the power of divine grace operating in your souls by the Holy Spirit], while you wait and watch [constantly living in hope] for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and [His] being made visible to all. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ; Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible7 The result is that you aren’t missing any spiritual gift while you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version7 In this way, nothing is lacking to you in any grace, as you await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ver Capítulo |
Dearly loved ones, we are God’s children now, but it has not yet been revealed [to us] what we will be [in the future life, Luke 20:34-36]. But, we do know this, however, that when Jesus is revealed [i.e., at His second coming], we will be like Him [I Cor. 15:49], for we will see what He really looks like!
“Then the kingdom of heaven will be similar to ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went out to meet the [bride and] groom. [Note: The picture here is that of a newly married couple returning from a festive reception to the groom’s home where they continued celebrating and were welcomed by a late evening wedding party]