See on Luk 15:14, and compare Rom 3:23. Contrast with were enriched.
Gift (χαρίσματι)
See on Rom 1:11. Its prevailing sense in this epistle is that of special spiritual endowments, such as tongues, prophecy, etc. Here of spiritual blessings generally.
Waiting (ἀπεκδεχομένους)
See on Rom 8:19. Denoting assiduous waiting. Dr. Thayer compares the phrase wait it out (ἐκ).