Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! New Living Translation Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows that I do. English Standard Version And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Berean Standard Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Berean Literal Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! King James Bible Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. New King James Version Why? Because I do not love you? God knows! New American Standard Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows that I do! NASB 1995 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! NASB 1977 Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Legacy Standard Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Amplified Bible Why? Because I do not love you [or wish you well, or have regard for your welfare]? God knows [that I do]! Christian Standard Bible Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows I do! Holman Christian Standard Bible Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows I do! American Standard Version Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. Contemporary English Version And it isn't because I don't love you. God himself knows how much I do love you. English Revised Version Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Why? Because I don't love you? God knows that I do love you. Good News Translation Do I say this because I don't love you? God knows I love you! International Standard Version Why? Because I do not love you? God knows that I do! Majority Standard Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! NET Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! New Heart English Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows. Webster's Bible Translation Why? because I love you not? God knoweth. Weymouth New Testament And why? Because I do not love you? God knows that I do. World English Bible Why? Because I don’t love you? God knows. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor what reason? Because I do not love you? God has known! Berean Literal Bible Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Young's Literal Translation wherefore? because I do not love you? God hath known! Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore? because I love you not? God knows. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth it. Catholic Public Domain Version Why so? Is it because I do not love you? God knows I do. New American Bible And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! New Revised Standard Version And why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhy? Because I do not love you? God knows I do love you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Why, because I do not love you? God knows. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentWhy? Because I do not love you? God knows. Godbey New Testament Why? because I do not love you with divine love? God knows. Haweis New Testament Wherefore? Because I love you not? God knoweth. Mace New Testament why so? is it because I love you not? far otherwise, God knows. Weymouth New Testament And why? Because I do not love you? God knows that I do. Worrell New Testament Wherefore? because I do not love you? God knoweth! Worsley New Testament Wherefore? because I love you not? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Paul and the False Apostles…10As surely as the truth of Christ is in me, this boasting of mine will not be silenced in the regions of Achaia. 11Why? Because I do not love you? God knows I do! 12But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. / It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs. / Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. ... Romans 9:1 I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit. Galatians 1:20 I assure you before God that what I am writing to you is no lie. 1 John 3:18 Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. Philippians 1:8 God is my witness how I long for all of you with the affection of Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 2:5 As you know, we never used words of flattery or any pretext for greed. God is our witness! 2 Corinthians 2:4 For through many tears I wrote you out of great distress and anguish of heart, not to grieve you but to let you know how much I love you. 2 Corinthians 6:11 We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians. Our hearts are open wide. 2 Corinthians 12:15 And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less? 1 John 4:20 If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. John 21:17 Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Romans 1:9 God, whom I serve with my spirit in preaching the gospel of His Son, is my witness how constantly I remember you 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith. 1 Peter 1:22 Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart. Ephesians 4:15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head. Treasury of Scripture Why? because I love you not? God knows. because. 2 Corinthians 6:11,12 O ye Corinthians, our mouth is open unto you, our heart is enlarged… 2 Corinthians 7:3 I speak not this to condemn you: for I have said before, that ye are in our hearts to die and live with you. 2 Corinthians 12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved. God. 2 Corinthians 11:10 As the truth of Christ is in me, no man shall stop me of this boasting in the regions of Achaia. 2 Corinthians 12:2,3 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven… Joshua 22:22 The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in rebellion, or if in transgression against the LORD, (save us not this day,) Jump to Previous Judge Love WhereforeJump to Next Judge Love Wherefore2 Corinthians 11 1. Out of his jealousy over the Corinthians, he enters into a forced commendation of himself,5. of his equality with the chief apostles, 7. of his preaching the gospel to them freely, and without any charge to them; 13. showing that he was not inferior to those deceitful workers in any legal prerogative; 23. and in the service of Christ, and in all kinds of sufferings for his ministry, far superior. Why? This phrase introduces a rhetorical question, a common technique used by Paul to engage his audience and provoke thought. In the context of 2 Corinthians, Paul is defending his apostleship and the sincerity of his love for the Corinthian church. The "why" refers to the preceding verses where Paul discusses his refusal to be a financial burden to the Corinthians, contrasting himself with false apostles who exploit the church. Because I do not love you? God knows I do! Persons / Places / Events 1. Paul the ApostleThe author of 2 Corinthians, Paul is addressing the church in Corinth. He is defending his apostleship and expressing his genuine love for the Corinthians. 2. The Corinthian Church The recipients of the letter, the church in Corinth was a diverse and often troubled congregation that Paul had founded. They were dealing with issues of false apostles and needed reassurance of Paul's love and authority. 3. False Apostles Individuals who were misleading the Corinthian church, questioning Paul's authority, and promoting a different gospel. 4. God The ultimate witness to Paul's sincerity and love for the Corinthians, emphasizing the divine truth behind Paul's words. Teaching Points Sincere Love in MinistryPaul’s rhetorical question highlights the importance of genuine love in ministry. True ministry is motivated by love for others, not personal gain or recognition. God as the Witness of Our Hearts Paul appeals to God as the witness of his love, reminding us that God knows our true intentions and motivations. We should live with integrity, knowing that God sees our hearts. Defending the Truth Paul’s defense against false apostles shows the necessity of standing firm in the truth of the Gospel. We must be vigilant against false teachings and uphold the truth in love. The Role of Rhetorical Questions Paul uses a rhetorical question to provoke thought and self-examination among the Corinthians. This technique can be a powerful tool in teaching and encouraging reflection.(11) Because I love you not . .--This then had been said. Some of the Corinthians were jealous, or affected to be jealous, of the preference shown to the Macedonians in receiving gifts from them. With an emphatic appeal to Him who reads the secrets of men's hearts, he disclaims that imputation.Verse 11. - Wherefore? Be cannot tell them the real ultimate reason, which is their whole character and nature. Because I love you not? He has already assured them of his deep affection (2 Corinthians 7:2; comp. 12:15). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Why?διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. Because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I do not love ἀγαπῶ (agapō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. you? ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. knows [I do]! οἶδεν (oiden) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. 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