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This "revelation" would do two things —

I. "CONFIRM THEM UNTO THE END" (ver. 8). "All is well that ends well." The "end" of the Christian will confirm the wisdom of his choosing such an "end." Hence "the end of a thing is better than the beginning." The world calls him a "fool"; the day of Christ will "confirm" his wisdom. The world calls him ignoble; the day of Christ will "confirm" his pretensions to greatness and glory. The world calls him poor; the "day of Christ" will "confirm" his claims to an "inheritance incorruptible," &c. We are now "confirming the testimony of Christ," and proving Him true (ver. 6). In "that day" Christ will confirm our testimony, and prove us true. It will be the manifestation of the sons of God.

II. MAKE THEM BLAMELESS. Then all imperfections will end. Sin's damp mists will no longer rise to obscure the moral heavens. Lessons:

1. Encouragement to the faithful worker.

2. Confidence. Do circumstances look discouraging in your labours of love? Do long-looked-for wants tarry? Do the desired clouds refuse to break in blessings on the parched heart? Have faith. The blessing will come, though it tarry, "for God is faithful," &c. (ver. 9). He will keep His promises, &c.

3. Stimulus. "The coming of the Lord Jesus Christ" will be a revelation of unrecognised or undeveloped" "gifts." Therefore "come behind in no gift," &c. When that day dawns, the grand confirmation service will be held — "confirming" the good and the bad alike.

(The Study.)

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KJV: So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

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