1 Corinthians 8:5

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

For even if indeed there are those called gods, whether in heaven or on earth—just as there are many gods and many lords—

Latin

Nam etsi sunt qui dicantur dii sive in cælo, sive in terra (siquidem sunt dii multi, et domini multi):

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English

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

Notes

1 Corinthians 8:4–6

In reality, the idols to which such meat is sacrificed are not gods, because there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; see also Deuteronomy 4:35, 39; 10:19–20). He is the Creator of everything, including the meat being sacrificed for the idols. The only ultimate reality is God, the Father, and the one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created (see also John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2).

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