so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

'so that' -'causing that' (McGarvey p. 51) The result of the enrichment just described.

'ye come behind in no gift' -'No church excelled the Cor. in the variety of its endowments and the satisfaction felt in them. Chapter s 12-14 enumerate and discuss the chief Corinthians setting, in their midst.' (Gr. Ex. N.T. p. 760) 'And thus there is no gift in which you are deficient.' (TCNT) This is just another way of saying, 'ye were enriched in everything'. (1 Corinthians 4:7)

'The Message of Christ came to Corinth and when it arrived it was established among them to. remarkable degree. Perhaps their environment required. remarkable confirmation.' [Note:. McGuiggan p. 21]

'waiting' -553. apekdechomai ap-ek-dekh'-om-ahee; from 575 and 1551; to expect fully: -look (wait) foreign

'for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ' -i.e. the second coming. This event is to be the focus for the Christian. (1 John 3:3; Romans 8:23 'eagerly awaiting', 25)

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