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1 Corinthians 8:3
3But whoever loves God is known by God.
1 Corinthians 8:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
- English Standard Version (ESV)But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.
- New Living Translation (NLT)But the person who loves God is the one whom God recognizes.
Context of 1 Corinthians 8:3
1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 2Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. But whoever loves God is known by God. 4So then, about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that “An idol is nothing at all 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 indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”),
Read all of 1 Corinthians 81 Corinthians 8:3 word by word
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 2:9However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—
- Romans 8:28And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
- James 1:12Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
- James 2:5Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?
- 1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an 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 the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands.
- Exodus 33:12Moses said to the Lord, “You have been telling me, ‘Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have said, ‘I know you by name and you have found favor with me.’
- Psalms 1:6For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
- Psalms 17:3Though you probe my heart, though you examine me at night and test me, you will find that I have planned no evil; my mouth has not transgressed.
- Psalms 139:1You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
- Nahum 1:7The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,
- Matthew 7:23Then I will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’
- John 10:14“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—
- John 21:17The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
- Romans 8:29For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might 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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