1 Corinthians 8:2-4
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
2 If anyone imagines that he has come to know and understand much [of divine things, without love], he does not yet perceive and recognize and understand as strongly and clearly, nor has he become as intimately acquainted with anything as he ought or as is necessary.
3 But if one loves God truly [[a]with affectionate reverence, prompt obedience, and grateful recognition of His blessing], he is known by God [[b]recognized as worthy of His intimacy and love, and he is owned by Him].
4 In this matter, then, of eating food offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing (has no real existence) and that there is no God but one.(A)
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- 1 Corinthians 8:3 Joseph Thayer, A Greek-English Lexicon.
- 1 Corinthians 8:3 Alexander Souter, Pocket Lexicon.
1 Corinthians 8:2-4
New King James Version
2 And (A)if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know. 3 But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.
4 Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that (B)an idol is nothing in the world, (C)and that there is no other God but one.
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