42 Bible Verses about Knowing
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But you should know this: if the owner of a house had known when a thief was coming, he would have been watching so as not to allow his house to be broken into.
If then you know how to give good gifts to your children, even though you are sinful [human beings], how much more [likely] is it that your Father in heaven will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"
I now want to reply to the matter of idolatrous sacrifices [which you wrote to me about]. We know that we all possess knowledge. [Note: This may be a statement posed to Paul by the Corinthians, who seemed quite preoccupied with "knowledge"]. Knowledge [only] makes people arrogant, while love builds them up [spiritually].
For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, who have [correct] knowledge [in this matter], eating in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols?
But just as you excel in everything [else]; in your faith, in your speaking; in your knowledge [Note: Possibly these refer to spiritual gifts. See I Cor. 12:8-10], in your eagerness [to serve], and in your love for us, now you people should also excel in this favorable work [i.e., of giving financial help to needy people].
and have put on the new person, who is being [daily] renewed with full knowledge, according to the image of God, who [re-] created him.
Who [then] is the wise and understanding person among you? He should show by his good conduct [that he has] deeds of gentleness [stemming] from wisdom.
Dear children, it is [now] the last hour [i.e., the final period of God's dealing with people on earth], and since you have heard that an antichrist [i.e., a person who is against Christ] is coming, even now [you should be aware that] many antichrists have [already] come. This is [one way] we know that this is the last hour.
And this is how we will know that we are following [God's] truth, and will have assurance [of it] in our hearts and before God [as well].
I did not write to you people because you are ignorant of the truth [about these matters], but because you do know it, and because nothing false belongs to the true teaching.
This is [one way] to know we live in [fellowship with] God and that He lives in our hearts: [It is] because He has given us His Holy Spirit [to live within us, See 3:24].
And if I have the [spiritual] gift of prophecy, and can understand all [of God's] secret purposes, and have all knowledge; and if I have all [the supernatural] faith necessary to relocate mountains [See Matt. 17:20], but do not have love [for people], I am nothing.
And they asked Him, "Teacher, we know that you speak and teach correctly and that you do not show partiality to anyone, but [rather] teach the truth about God's way.
[For] we [can] know that we have passed out of [the realm of spiritual] death and into [spiritual] life, because we [show] love for the brothers [and sisters]. The person who does not love [them] continues to be [spiritually] dead.
Topics on Knowing
Christ Knowing About Himself
John 18:4Since Jesus knew everything that was going to happen to Him, He went out and said to them, "Who are you men looking for?"
Christ Knowing All Things
John 16:30Now we realize that you know everything and do not need anyone to ask you [questions]. This makes us believe that you came from God."
Christ Knowing God
John 10:15just like the Father knows me [intimately] and I know the Father [that way]. And I [am about to] give up my life for the sheep.
God Knowing the Human Heart
Revelation 2:23And I will strike her children dead [or, "kill her children by some terrible calamity" See Ex. 5:3 LXX]. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who searches the inmost being of people [Note: The Greek says, "searches the kidneys and hearts." In that day these internal organs stood for the inner thoughts, emotions, etc.]. And I will repay each one of you people according to what you have done.
God, All knowing
Matthew 11:27"All things have been entrusted to me by my Father and no one [truly] knows the Son except the Father. And neither does anyone [truly] know the Father except the Son and that person to whom the Son wants to reveal Him.
Knowing About God's Kingdom
Luke 1:4Then you could know how reliable the information is that you have been told.
Knowing Beforehand
Matthew 6:8So, do not be like them, for your Father [already] knows what things you need, [even] before you ask Him.
Knowing Christ Personally
Philippians 3:10I want to know Christ [as Savior] and to experience the power [produced] by His resurrection, and to share in His sufferings and become like Him in His death,
Knowing Facts
Romans 1:32These people know that God's decrees require that those who practice such things deserve to die [i.e., either spiritual or temporal punishment], yet they not only do the same things [themselves], but even approve of other people who practice them.
Knowing God
1 John 2:3And here is how we can be assured that we know Jesus [i.e., that we are saved]: [It is] by obeying what He commands us.
Knowing God's Character
Romans 2:18if you know His will and have been taught by the law of Moses to [evaluate and] give approval to what is best;
Knowing God's Truth
1 Timothy 4:3They forbid people to get married and require them to avoid [eating] certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and [fully] know the truth.
Knowing God's Ways
Matthew 22:16So, they sent their disciples, [along] with the Herodians to Him [Note: These were members of a political party favoring King Herod], saying, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere, and that you teach the truth about God's way. You do not care for [i.e., do not fear or give in to] anyone or allow the position of any person to influence you.
Knowing God's Will
Romans 12:2And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God's will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.
Knowing God, Effects Of
Colossians 1:9So, this is why, since the day we heard about these things, we do not stop praying for you and requesting that you people be filled [by God] with the knowledge of what He wants [for your lives], and with spiritual wisdom and understanding.
Knowing God, Nature Of
Romans 11:33-36O, how deep is the richness of God's wisdom and knowledge! How difficult [it is for us] to explain His judgments and how impossible [for us] to accurately track how He operates!
Knowing I Am Saved
1 John 5:13I have written these things to you people, who believe in the name [i.e., in the person and work] of the Son of God, so that you can have assurance that you have [the hope of] never ending life. [See Titus 1:2; 3:7; Mark 10:30].
Knowing People
Hebrews 13:2Do not forget to show hospitality toward strangers, for by doing this, some people have entertained angels without realizing it.
Knowing Right And Wrong
Romans 2:15In doing this [i.e., practicing some of the requirements of the law of Moses], they demonstrate that these requirements are written in their hearts. Their conscience tells them this, and their thoughts alternately accuse them [of wrongdoing], or else endorse them [for doing right]).
Not Knowing About Christ
John 7:27However, we know where this man comes from, but when the Messiah comes, no one will know where he is from."
Not Knowing God
John 14:17He is the Holy Spirit of truth [i.e., who reveals truth], whom the world cannot receive, for it does not see Him or know Him. [But] you know Him, for He lives with you, and will be within you.
Not Knowing How
Mark 4:27then went to bed and got up the next day to find that the seed had sprouted and grown, yet he did not know how it happened.
Not Knowing The Future
James 4:14[For actually] you do not know what your life will be like tomorrow. What is your life? For you are [like] a mist that appears briefly and then vanishes.
Not Knowing Where
John 3:8The wind blows wherever it wants to, and you can hear the sound of it, without knowing where it came from or where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born from the Holy Spirit."
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