1 Corinthians 8:3

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

"But if any man love God, the same is known of him." - 1 Corinthians 8:3
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What does 1 Corinthians 8:3 mean?

1 Corinthians 8:3 (KJV) states: "But if any man love God, the same is known of him." This verse is taken from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians, and it speaks to the nature of true love for God. In the context of the entire chapter, Paul is addressing the issue of…

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Knowing and Being Known: The Depth of Divine Love

In the rich tapestry of Scripture, every thread is woven with care, purpose, and the profound truth of God's nature. One particularly poignant verse that invites us to reflect on the dynamic relationship between humanity and the divine is found in 1 Corinthians 8:3: "But if any…

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A Prayer of Loving Acknowledgment

O Gracious and Loving Father, As we come before You today, we are reminded of the profound truth found in Your Word, in 1 Corinthians 8:3, where it is written, "But if any man love God, the same is known of him." We pause to reflect on the depth of this verse, recognizing the…

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1 Corinthians 3:23 - "And ye are Christ's; and Christ is God's."
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1 Corinthians 8:8 - "But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse."
1 Corinthians 10:3 - "And did all eat the same spiritual meat;"
1 Corinthians 3:20 - "And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain."
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1 Corinthians 9:3 - "Mine answer to them that do examine me is this,"
1 Corinthians 2:3 - "And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling."
1 Corinthians 9:8 - "Say I these things as a man? or saith not the law the same also?"
1 Corinthians 14:8 - "For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?"
1 Corinthians 8:11 - "And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?"
1 Corinthians 3:3 - "For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?"
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