1 Corinthians 8:5

For though there are gods so-called, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are gods many, and lords many),

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

4As concerning then the eating of the things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other 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

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

2 Thessalonians 2:4he that opposes and exalts himself against all that is called God, or that is worshiped; so that he sits in the temple of God, showing himself that he is 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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