1 Corinthians 8:5

For although there be that are called gods, either in heaven or on earth (for there be gods many, and lords many);

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

In Context

4But as for the meats that are sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.

6Yet to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

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Cross References

Jeremiah 2:11If a nation hath changed their gods, and indeed they are not gods,: but my people have changed their glory into an idol.

Jeremiah 11:13For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Juda: and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem thou hast set up altars of confusion, altars to offer sacrifice to Baalim.

John 10:34Jesus answered them: Is it not written in your law: I said you are gods?

2 Thessalonians 2:4Who opposeth, and is lifted up above all that is called God, or that is worshipped, so that he sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself as if he were God.

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 8:5-7

On Eating Things Offered to Idols. ( a. d. 57.) 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. 5 For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,) 6 But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. In this passage he… Read the whole commentary →

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