1 Corinthians 8:3

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

📖 Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Εἰ δέ τις ἀγαπᾷ τὸν Θεόν, οὗτος ἔγνωσται ὑπʼ αὐτοῦ.

Transliteration

Ei de tis agapa the Theon, houtos has been egnōstai hyp' autou.

Grammar Details

• *Ei*: conditional particle - if
• *de*: adversative/connective particle - but/and
• *tis*: nominative, masculine, singular, indefinite - anyone/someone
• *agapa*: present, 3rd singular, active - loves
• *Theon*: accusative, masculine, singular - God
• *houtos*: demonstrative pronoun, nominative, masculine, singular - this one/he
• *egnōstai*: perfect, 3rd singular, passive - has been known
• *hyp'*: preposition (*hypo* elided) + genitive - by
• *autou*: genitive, masculine, singular, personal pronoun - him

Word Meanings

• *agapa*: loves/has affection for
• *egnōstai*: has been known/recognized/acknowledged

Referenced Verses

• Rev 3:8-9 : 8 I 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. 9 Behold, 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.
• Gal 4:9 : 9 But 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?
• Exod 33:17 : 17 And the LORD said unto Moses, I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken: for thou hast found grace in my sight, and I know thee by name.
• Nah 1:7 : 7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.
• Rev 2:19 : 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
• Exod 33:12 : 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.
• 1 Cor 2:9 : 9 But 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.
• Jer 1:5 : 5 Before 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.
• 2 Tim 2:19 : 19 Nevertheless 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.
• Ps 1:6 : 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
• Matt 7:23 : 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
• John 10:14 : 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.
• Rev 2:9 : 9 I 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.
• Rom 8:28-29 : 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For 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.
• Rev 3:15-16 : 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
• Rom 11:2 : 2 God 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,
• Jas 1:12 : 12 Blessed 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.
• Ps 139:1-2 : 1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
• John 21:17 : 17 He 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.
• 1 Pet 1:8 : 8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:
• 1 John 5:2-3 : 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous.
• Rev 2:13 : 13 I 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.
• Ps 17:3 : 3 Thou 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.
• Jas 2:5 : 5 Hearken, 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?