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Those whom I love vs those that I love

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Those whom I love' is more formal and less commonly used in everyday speech, while 'those that I love' is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. The choice between 'whom' and 'that' depends on the formality of the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 1615 views

Those whom I love

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday speech. It is more formal and may be preferred in formal writing.

This phrase is used to refer to people or things that the speaker loves. 'Whom' is the object form of 'who' and is used when referring to the object of a verb or preposition.
  • 'Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent. King James Bible As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore,  ...
  • Revelation 3:19English Standard Version (ESV). 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.
  • Revelation 3:19New American Standard Bible (NASB). 19 Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent.
  • Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Read Revelation 3 ESV | Read Revelation 3:19 ESV in parallel · Revelation 3:19 GW.

Alternatives:

  • those that I love
  • those I love

those that I love

This phrase is correct and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a more common and versatile choice compared to 'those whom I love'.

This phrase is used to refer to people or things that the speaker loves. 'That' is a relative pronoun that can be used to introduce restrictive clauses.
  • "I also prophesied through her and spoke audibly to her, 'First one rapture then another for those that I love.' The guests will be in that second catching away!
  • God bless all those that I love; God bless all those that love me; God bless all those that love those that I love, And all those that love those that love me.
  • Phillips Brooks; God bless all those that I love; God bless all those that love me; God bless all those that love those I love; And all those that love those that love ...
  • Sep 24, 2014 ... "First One Rapture, Then Another For Those That I Love." “Parable of the Ten Virgins”. Matthew 25:1-13. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be ...

Alternatives:

  • those whom I love
  • those I love

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