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1 Corinthians 8:3

Love for othersGod's love

1 Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

2 And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

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BSB
But the one who loves God is known by God.
KJV
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
WEB
But anyone who loves God is known by him.
ASV
but if any man loveth God, the same is known by him.
DARBY
But if any one love God, *he* is known of him):
BLB
But if anyone loves God, he is known by Him.
ÅB
men om noen elsker Gud, han er kjent av ham.
OTB
Men den som elsker Gud, er kjent av Ham.
B1930
men om nogen elsker Gud, han er kjent av ham.

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  • Revelation 3:8–9

    I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

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  • Exodus 33:17

    And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.

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  • Nahum 1:7

    The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:19

    Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.

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  • 1 Corinthians 2:9

    But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

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  • Galatians 4:9

    But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?

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  • Revelation 2:19

    I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

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  • James 1:12

    Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

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