1 Corinthians 8:5 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)”
1 Corinthians 8:5 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
1 Corinthians 8:5 in 6 Bible Translations
Read 1 Corinthians 8:5 in the King James Version (KJV) and 5 other free, public-domain translations side by side.
1 Corinthians 8:5 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“For though there are things that are called “gods”, whether in the heavens or on earth—as there are many “gods” and many “lords”—”
1 Corinthians 8:5 — World English Bible
1 Corinthians 8:5 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many; ”
1 Corinthians 8:5 — American Standard Version
1 Corinthians 8:5 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“for even if there are those called gods, whether in heaven, whether upon earth--as there are gods many and lords many--”
1 Corinthians 8:5 — Young's Literal Translation
1 Corinthians 8:5 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“For and if indeed there are [those] calledgods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there aregods many, and lords many,) ”
1 Corinthians 8:5 — Darby Translation
1 Corinthians 8:5 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“For though there bee that are called gods, whether in heauen, or in earth (as there be many gods, and many lords)”
1 Corinthians 8:5 — Geneva Bible
1 Corinthians 8:5 in Context — 1 Corinthians 8
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.
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.
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.
What Does 1 Corinthians 8:5 Mean?
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