Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary 1 Corinthians 1:7

"so that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;" — 1 Corinthians 1:7 (ASV)

Now Paul addresses himself to the Corinthians’ need for present and future Christian living. He introduces the thought by “therefore”: “Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift.” The potential lack indicated by the Greek verb does not necessarily refer to the lack of special gifts mentioned in chs. 12–14, because there Paul indicates that each Christian is not to exercise every gift (12:27–31). Rather, he seems to be referring more generally to God’s grace actively counteracting the sins and faults so prevalent in the Corinthian congregation. Paul expresses confidence that God will keep them strong and will present his people blameless before him at Christ’s return, for which they are eagerly waiting.

It is not clear in v.8 whom “he” refers to—God the Father or Christ. Christ is the nearer antecedent (v.7), but in the light of the reference to God’s faithfulness in v.9, it is best taken as referring to the Father. Through his power and strengthening, Christians will certainly be blameless when Christ comes again.