1 Corinthians 8:5 kjv — For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

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"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

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1 Corinthians 8 — Context

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And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.

1 Corinthians 8:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 8:5 say?
1 Corinthians 8:5 in the King James Version reads: “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)”
Where is 1 Corinthians 8:5 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 8:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 5.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 8:5.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 8:5 in?
1 Corinthians 8:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 8:5?
1 Corinthians 8:5 reads (KJV): “For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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