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,)
Context
This verse from 1 Corinthians Chapter 8 connects to 9 cross-references. Food offered to idols: knowledge puffs up but love builds up. An idol is nothing — food does not commend us to God. But not everyone has this knowledge. If food causes a brother to stumble, Paul will never eat …
Other Translations
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;
for even if there are those called gods, whether in heaven, whether upon earth--as there are gods many and lords many--
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,
Cross References
For the Lord your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a …
Hath a nation changed their gods, which are yet no gods? but my people have changed their glory for that …
But where are thy gods that thou hast made thee? let them arise, if they can save thee in the …
For according to the number of thy cities were thy gods, O Judah; and according to the number of the …
They drank wine, and praised the gods of gold, and of silver, of brass, of iron, of wood, and of …
Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?
If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken;
Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.
Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God …