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1 Corinthians 8:2 β€” Meaning and Application

King James Version

β€œAnd if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.”

1 Corinthians 8:2

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

1

Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.

2

And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

3

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

4

As 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.

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