1 Corinthians 1:7 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised so that you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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. American Standard Version (1901) so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ; Common English Bible The result is that you aren’t missing any spiritual gift while you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed. Catholic Public Domain Version In this way, nothing is lacking to you in any grace, as you await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version So that nothing is wanting to you in any grace, waiting for the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
‘At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the groom.
You are to be like people 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.
For the creation eagerly waits with anticipation for God’s sons to be revealed.
Not only that, but we ourselves who have the Spirit as the firstfruits #– #we also groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for adoption, the redemption of our bodies.
So don’t judge anything prematurely, before the Lord comes, who will both bring to light what is hidden in darkness and reveal the intentions of the hearts. And then praise will come to each one from God.
So in what way are you worse off than the other churches, except that I personally did not burden you? Forgive me for this wrong!
For we eagerly await through the Spirit, by faith, the hope of righteousness.
Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly wait for a Saviour from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.
When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead #– #Jesus, who rescues us from the coming wrath.
and to give relief to you who are afflicted, along with us. This will take place at the revelation of the Lord Jesus from heaven with his powerful angels,
There is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me, but to all those who have loved his appearing. ,
while we wait for the blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
so also Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be sober-minded and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Instead, rejoice as you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may also rejoice with great joy when his glory is revealed.
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
as you wait for the day of God and hasten its coming. , Because of that day, the heavens will be dissolved with fire and the elements will melt with heat.
Dear friends, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he appears, we will be like him because we will see him as he is.
keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life.