1 Corinthians 8:2 net — If someone thinks he knows something, he does not yet know to the degree that he needs to know.

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"If someone thinks he knows something, he does not yet know to the degree that he needs to know."

— 1 Corinthians 8:2, NET Bible

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1 Corinthians 8 — Context

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Food Sacrificed to Idols With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that“we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

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If someone thinks he knows something, he does not yet know to the degree that he needs to know.

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But if someone loves God, he is known by God.

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With regard then to eating food sacrificed to idols, we know that“an idol in this world is nothing,” and that“there is no God but one.”

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If after all there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth(as there are many gods and many lords),

1 Corinthians 8:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 8:2 say?
1 Corinthians 8:2 in the NET Bible reads: “If someone thinks he knows something, he does not yet know to the degree that he needs to know.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 8:2 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 8:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 8:2.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 8:2 in?
1 Corinthians 8:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 8:2?
1 Corinthians 8:2 reads (NET): “If someone thinks he knows something, he does not yet know to the degree that he needs to know.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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