Why did Paul say the Corinthians came behind in no gift?
The testimony of Christ was confirmed in them, and consequently they came behind in no gift. They were just as potentially able to accomplish great things as anybody could be, waiting for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. This was based on confirmation, not their own perfection.
Les explains that the Corinthians came behind in no gift because the testimony of Christ was confirmed in them. They were just as potentially able to accomplish great things as anybody could be, waiting for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. Les points out that this did not mean they were without failures and weaknesses. Paul also says Christ would confirm them unto the end, that they might be blameless. Les calls this mind-boggling and asks whether such Corinthians would stand before God shaking because of their failures; Paul says no, they would stand blameless. The basis is grace, not their own merit.
So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
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What did Paul mean by 'you come behind in no gift'?
Coming behind in no gift means they were just as potentially able to accomplish great things as anybody could be while waiting for Christ's coming.
What does 'come behind in no gift' mean in 1 Corinthians 1:7?
To 'come behind in no gift' means the Corinthians were just as potentially able to accomplish great things as anybody could be, while waiting for Christ's coming.