Verse 5
1 Corinthians 8:5
New Living Translation
5
There may be so-called gods both in heaven and on earth, and some people actually worship many gods and many lords.
Original Language Text
greek
καὶ γὰρ εἴπερ εἰσὶν λεγόμενοι θεοὶ εἴτε ἐν οὐρανῷ εἴτε ἐπὶ γῆς, ὥσπερ εἰσὶν θεοὶ πολλοὶ καὶ κύριοι πολλοί,
English Translation
For if there are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, as there are many gods and many lords,
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Chapter 8 Context
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8
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10
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