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1 Corinthians 8:3
3But if anyone loves God, he is known by him.
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Context of 1 Corinthians 8:3
1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. 2If anyone thinks he knows anything, he does not yet know it as he ought to know it. But if anyone loves God, he is known by him. 4About eating food sacrificed to idols, then, we know that “an idol is nothing in the world,” and that “there is no God but one.” 5For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth — as there are many “gods” and many “lords” —
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εἰ δέ τις ἀγαπᾷ τὸν θεόν, οὗτος ἔγνωσται ὑπ᾽ αὐτοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Corinthians 8:3
- 1 Corinthians 2:9But as it is written, What no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human heart has conceived — God has prepared these things for those who love him.
- Romans 8:28We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
- James 1:12Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
- James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Didn’t God choose the poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?
- 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen him, you love him; though not seeing him now, you believe in him, and you rejoice with inexpressible and glorious joy,
- 1 John 4:19We love because he first loved us.
- 1 John 5:2This is how we know that we love God’s children: when we love God and obey his commands.
- Exodus 33:12Moses said to the Lord, “Look, you have told me, ‘Lead this people up,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You said, ‘I know you by name, and you have also found favor with me.’
- Psalms 1:6For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.
- Psalms 17:3You have tested my heart; you have examined me at night. You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
- Psalms 139:1Lord, you have searched me and known me.
- Nahum 1:7The Lord is good, a stronghold in a day of distress; he cares for those who take refuge in him.
- Matthew 7:23Then I will announce to them, ‘I never knew you. Depart from me, you lawbreakers!’
- John 10:14“I am the good shepherd. I know my own, and my own know me,
- John 21:17He asked him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved that he asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” “Feed my sheep,” Jesus said.
- Romans 8:29For those he foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, so that he would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.
Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 8:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3But if any man love God - In that way which the commandment requires, which will necessarily beget love to his neighbor, the same is known of him - is approved of God, and acknowledged as his genuine follower.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3But if any man love God - If any man is truly attached to God; if he seeks to serve him, and to promote his glory. The sense seems to be this. “There is no true and real knowledge which is not connected with love to God. This will prompt a man also to love his brethren, and will lead him to promote their happiness. A man‘s course, therefore, is not to be regulated by mere knowledge, but the grand principle is love to God and love to man. Love edifies…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2-3God acknowledges those who truly love Him, not just those who know all the answers (see 1 Corinthians 13:12; Galatians 4:9).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. love God--the source of love to our neighbor (1Jo 4:11, 12, 20; 5:2). the same--literally, "this man"; he who loves, not he who "thinks that he knows," not having "charity" or love (1Co 8:1, 2). is known of him--is known with the knowledge of approval and is acknowledged by God as His (Psa 1:6; Ga 4:9; 2Ti 2:19). Contrast, "I never knew you" (Mt 7:23). To love God is to know God; and he who thus knows God has been first known by God (compare 1Co 13:12…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Corinthians 8
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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