1 Corinthians 8:2–3
And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
And if any man thinke that hee knoweth any thing, hee knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
But if any man loue God, the same is knowen of him.
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From verse 2
- 1 Corinthians 13:12Rank 1 from verse 2
- 1 Corinthians 3:18Rank 2 from verse 2
- Galatians 6:3Rank 3 from verse 2
- Proverbs 26:12Rank 4 from verse 2
- 1 Timothy 6:3–4Rank 5 from verse 2
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
4He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
3If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, euen the wordes of our Lord Iesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godlinesse:
4Hee is ‖proud, knowing nothing, but ‖doting about questions, and strifes of wordes, whereof commeth enuie, strife, railings, euill surmisings,
- 1 Corinthians 13:8–9Rank 6 from verse 2
8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
8Charitie neuer faileth: but whether there be prophesies, they shall faile; whether there bee tongues, they shall cease; whether there bee knowledge, it shall vanish away.
9For we know in part, and we prophesie in part.
- 1 Timothy 1:5–7Rank 7 from verse 2
5Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
6From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling;
7Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
5Now the end of the commandement is charity, out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith vnfained.
6From which some ‖hauing swarued, haue turned aside vnto vaine iangling,
7Desiring to bee teachers of the Law, vnderstāding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirme.
- Proverbs 30:2–4Rank 8 from verse 2
2Surely I am more brutish than any man, and have not the understanding of a man.
3I neither learned wisdom, nor have the knowledge of the holy.
4Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?
2Surely I am more brutish then any man, and haue not the vnderstanding of a man.
3†I neither learned wisedome, nor haue the knowledge of the holy.
4*Who hath ascended vp into heauen, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his sonnes name, if thou canst tell?
- Romans 11:25Rank 9 from verse 2
25For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
25For I would not, brethren, that ye should bee ignorant of this mysterie (least yee should bee wise in your owne conceits) that ‖blindnesse in part is happened to Israel, vntill the fulnes of the Gentiles be come in.
From verse 3
- Revelation 3:8–9Rank 1 from verse 3
8I 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.
9Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
8I know thy workes: behold, I haue set before thee an open doore, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my Name.
9Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Iewes, and are not, but doe lie: behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feete, and to know that I haue loued thee.
- Exodus 33:17Rank 2 from verse 3
- 2 Timothy 2:19Rank 4 from verse 3
19Nevertheless 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.
19Neuerthelesse the foundation of God standeth ‖sure, hauing the seale, the Lord knoweth them that are his. And, let euery one that nameth the Name of Christ, depart from iniquitie.
- 1 Corinthians 2:9Rank 5 from verse 3
9But 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.
9But as it is written, *Eye hath not seene, nor eare heard, neither haue entred into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that loue him.
- Galatians 4:9Rank 6 from verse 3
9But 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?
9But now after that yee haue knowen God, or rather are knowen of God, how turne ye ‖againe to the weak and beggerly ‖Elements, whereunto ye desire againe to be in bondage?
- Revelation 2:19Rank 7 from verse 3
- James 1:12Rank 8 from verse 3
12Blessed 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.
12Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when hee is tried, hee shall receiue the crowne of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that loue him.
- Jeremiah 1:5Rank 9 from verse 3
5Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
5Before I *formed thee in the bellie, I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the wombe, I *sanctified thee, and I †ordeined thee a Prophet vnto the nations.
- John 10:14Rank 10 from verse 3
- Romans 8:28–29Rank 11 from verse 3
28And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
28And wee know that all things worke together for good, to them that loue God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his sonne, that hee might bee the first borne amongst many brethren.
- Matthew 7:23Rank 12 from verse 3
- Psalms 1:6Rank 13 from verse 3
- 1 John 4:19Rank 14 from verse 3
- Revelation 2:9Rank 15 from verse 3
9I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
9I know thy works, and tribulation, and pouertie, but thou art rich, and I know the blasphemie of them which say they are Iewes and are not, but are the Synagogue of Satan.
- 1 John 5:2–3Rank 16 from verse 3
2By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments.
3For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
2By this wee know that wee loue the children of God, when we loue God and keepe his commandements.
3For this is the loue of God, that we keepe his commandements, and his commandements are not grieuous.
- 1 Peter 1:8Rank 17 from verse 3
- Exodus 33:12Rank 18 from verse 3
12¶ And Moses said unto the Lord, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.
12¶ And Moses saide vnto the LORD, See, thou sayest vnto mee, Bring vp this people, and thou hast not let mee know whome thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I knowe thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.
- Psalms 17:3Rank 19 from verse 3
3Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.
3Thou hast prooued mine heart, thou hast visited me in the night, thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing: I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgresse.
- Revelation 3:15–16Rank 20 from verse 3
15I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
16So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
15I know thy workes, that thou art neither cold nor hot, I would thou wert cold or hot.
16So then because thou art lukewarme, and neither cold nor hot, I wil spew thee out of my mouth:
- John 21:17Rank 21 from verse 3
17He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17He said vnto him the third time, Simon sonne of Ionas, louest thou mee? Peter was grieued, because hee saide vnto him the third time, Louest thou me? And he said vnto him, Lord, thou knowest all things, thou knowest that I loue thee. Iesus sayth vnto him, Feed my sheepe.
5Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
5Hearken, my beloued brethren, Hath not God chosen the poore of this world, rich in faith, and heires of ‖the kingdome, which hee hath promised to them that loue him?
- Psalms 139:1–2Rank 23 from verse 3
- Revelation 2:13Rank 24 from verse 3
13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
13I know thy workes, and where thou dwellest, euen where Satans seat is, and thou holdest fast my Name, and hast not denied my faith, euen in those daies, wherein Antipas was my faithful Martyr, who was slaine among you, where Satan dwelleth.
- Romans 11:2Rank 25 from verse 3
2God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
2God hath not cast away his people which hee foreknew. Wote yee not what the Scripture saieth of Elias? how hee maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,
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1 Corinthians 8:2
1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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1. To form or hold a thought. 2. To judge or suppose. 3. To intend. 4. To consider or remember. 5. To imagine or esteem.
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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
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Should or is bound to; expresses duty, fitness, or necessity.
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To perceive, understand, recognize, experience, or be assured of something.
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1 Corinthians 8:3
Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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The one true God.
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Recognized, understood, perceived, acknowledged, or made evident.
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8:1NOW as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
8:1¶ Now as touching things offered vnto idoles, wee know that wee all haue knowledge. Knowledge puffeth vp: but Charitie edifieth.
8:2And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
8:2And if any man thinke that hee knoweth any thing, hee knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
Selected passage8:3But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
8:3But if any man loue God, the same is knowen of him.
Selected passage8:4As 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.
8:4As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice vnto idoles, wee know that an idole is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
8:5For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
8:5For though there bee that are called gods, whether in heauen or in earth (as there be gods many, and lords many:)
8:6But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
8:6But to vs there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we †in him, and one Lord Iesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.
8:7Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
8:7Howbeit there is not in euerie man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idole vnto this houre, eate it as a thing offred vnto an idole, and their conscience being weake, is defiled.
8:8But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.
8:8But meate commendeth vs not to God: for neither if we eate, ‖are we the better: neither if wee eate not, ‖are we the worse.
8:9But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumblingblock to them that are weak.
8:9But take heed lest by any meanes, this ‖libertie of yours become a stumbling blocke to them that are weake.
8:10For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol’s temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
8:10For if any man see thee which hast knowledge, sit at meat in the idols temple: shall not the conscience of him which is weake, be †emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols?
8:11And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?
8:11And through thy knowledge shal the weake brother perish, for whome Christ died?
8:12But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ.
8:12But when ye sinne so against the brethren, and wound their weake conscience, ye sinne against Christ.
8:13Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.
8:13Wherefore if meate make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend.