³ But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.

^8 (A)“I know your works. See, I have set before you ^(B)an open door, ^[a]and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. ⁹ Indeed I will make ^(C)those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed ^(D)I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.

¹⁷ So the Lord said to Moses, ^(A)“I will also do this thing that you have spoken; for you have found grace in My sight, and I know you by name.”

¹⁹ Nevertheless ^(A)the solid foundation of God stands, having this seal: “The Lord ^(B)knows those who are His,” and, “Let everyone who names the name of ^[a]Christ depart from iniquity.”

⁹ But as it is written:

⁹ But now ^(A)after you have known God, or rather are known by God, ^(B)how is it that you turn again to ^(C)the weak and beggarly elements, to which you desire again to be in bondage?

^19 (A)“I know your works, love, ^[a]service, faith, and your ^[b]patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first.

Loving God Under Trials

^12 (A)Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive ^(B)the crown of life ^(C)which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.