1 Corinthians 8:3
King James Version
3 But if any man love God,
the same is known of him.
What does it mean "known of him"?
What do other Bible versions say?
Here's what we found:
1 Corinthians 8:3
21st Century King James Version
3 But if any man love God, the same is known by Him.
1 Corinthians 8:3
Amplified Bible
3 But if anyone loves God [with awe-filled reverence, obedience and gratitude], he is known by Him [as His very own and is greatly loved].
1 Corinthians 8:3
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
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].
1 Corinthians 8:3
Easy-to-Read Version
3 But whoever loves God is known by God.
1 Corinthians 8:3
J.B. Phillips New Testament
For whatever a man may know, he still has a lot to learn, but if he loves God, he is opening his whole life to the Spirit of God.
1 Corinthians 8:3
Living Bible
3 But the person who truly loves God is the one who is open to God’s knowledge.
1 Corinthians 8:3
New Life Version
3 But if he loves God, he is known by God also.
1 Corinthians 8:3
New Living Translation
3 But the person who loves God is the one whom God recognizes
Kehillah in Corinth I 8:3
Orthodox Jewish Bible
3 But if a person has Ahavas Hashem, Hashem has da’as of that person.
1 Corinthians 8:3
The Voice
3 But if someone loves God, it is certain that God has already known that one.
1 Corinthians 8:3
Worldwide English (New Testament)
3 But if anyone loves God, then God knows him.
In SUMMARY, "known of him" means:
known by Him
known by Him [as His very own and is greatly loved]
known by God [[b]recognized as worthy of His intimacy and love, and he is owned by Him]
known by God
he is opening his whole life to the Spirit of God
one who is open to God’s knowledge
known by God also
one whom God recognizes
Hashem has da’as of that person
God has already known that one
God knows him
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