1 Corinthians 8:3

Food Sacrificed to Idols · 1 Corinthians 8:1–13
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Translations

Modern
But the one who loves God is known by God.
Traditional
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
Literal
But if anyone loves God, he is known by Him.
Latin
Si quis autem diligit Deum, hic cognitus est ab eo.

Original

Greek
English
But the one who loves God is known by God.

Notes

God acknowledges those who truly love Him, not just those who know all the answers (see 1 Corinthians 13:12; Galatians 4:9).

Theme notes and profiles

Corinth Paul (Saul) Giving up Rights Legalism Tolerance

Parallels

Ezekiel 14:1–11 Romans 14:13–23

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conscience Discipline First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Nicolaitans Peter, First Letter of Thyatira

Topics

Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning God: Knowledge of Idolatry: Denunciations Against Knowledge of Good and Evil Love of Man for God Love to God: They Who Have are Known of Him Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to