KJV ORIGINAL
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if someone genuinely loves God, then God knows them personally.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Love God, and he knows you by name.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the Corinthian church was grappling with cultural issues in a pagan-influenced city, particularly debates over eating food sacrificed to idols, which some saw as harmless while others viewed it as spiritually risky. Paul wrote this letter to emphasize that true spiritual knowledge must be rooted in love, not just intellectual understanding, as he addressed divisions caused by differing levels of faith. This verse fits into that discussion by stressing that loving God personally leads to a reciprocal knowing by Him.
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