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,)”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 8:5

For though there bee that are called gods, whether in heauen or in earth (as there be gods many, and lords many:)
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

For even if there are so-called gods whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;
- American Standard Version (1901)

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,
- Basic English Bible

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

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

For although there be that are called gods, either in heaven or on earth (for there be gods many, and lords many);
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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

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

Bible Commentary for 1 Corinthians 8:5

Wesley's Notes for 1 Corinthians 8:5


8:5 For though there be that are called gods - By the heathens both celestial, (as they style them,) terrestrial, and infernal deities.



People's Bible Notes for 1 Corinthians 8:5


1Co 8:5 Though there be that are called gods. The heathen world worshiped many false gods.

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