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1 Corinthians 8:5

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

In other versions

  • For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;

    ASV

  • For though there are those who have the name of gods, in heaven or on earth, as there are a number of gods and a number of lords,

    BBE

  • For and if indeed there are [those] called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there are gods many, and lords many,)

    DBY

  • For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"

    WEB

  • for even if there are those called gods, whether in heaven, whether upon earth -- as there are gods many and lords many --

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

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

4As 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.

5For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

6But 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.

7Howbeit 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.

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