Bible Compass
Log inGet started
Back to the chapter

1 Corinthians 8:5

3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.

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.

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.

7 Howbeit there is not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.

Read the whole chapter

This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords),
KJV
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
WEB
For though there are things that are called “gods”, whether in the heavens or on earth—as there are many “gods” and many “lords”—
ASV
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;
DARBY
For and if indeed there are [those] called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are gods many, and lords many,)
BLB
For even if indeed there are [those] called gods, whether in heaven or on earth—just as there are many gods and many lords—
ÅB
For om det også er såkalte guder, enten i himmelen eller på jorden - som det jo er mange guder og mange herrer -
OTB
For selv om det finnes de som kalles ‘guder’, enten i himmelen eller på jorden, slik det faktisk er mange ‘guder’ og mange ‘herrer’,
B1930
For om det også er såkalte guder, enten i himmelen eller på jorden - som det jo er mange guder og mange herrer -

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Galatians 4:8

    Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.

    Read in context

  • Jeremiah 2:28

    But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the time of thy trouble: for according to the number of thy cities are thy gods, O Judah.

    Read in context

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:4

    Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.

    Read in context

  • Jeremiah 11:13

    For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and according to the number of the streets of Jerusalem have ye set up altars to that shameful thing, even altars to burn incense unto Baal.

    Read in context

  • Jeremiah 2:11

    Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that which doth not profit.

    Read in context

  • Deuteronomy 10:17

    For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:

    Read in context

  • John 10:34–35

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

    Read in context

  • Daniel 5:4

    They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of stone.

    Read in context