KJV ORIGINAL
So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
You're not missing out on any spiritual gift while you wait for Jesus to come back.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
You've got everything you need while you wait for his return.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, Corinth was a prosperous and morally diverse city in Greece, where the early Christian church faced challenges like divisions and misuse of spiritual gifts. Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians to address these issues and encourage the believers, emphasizing that God had richly blessed them with various gifts. This verse specifically highlights their completeness in these gifts as they eagerly awaited the return of Jesus Christ.
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