1 Corinthians 8:5 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁵ For [even] if there were things called “gods,” whether in heaven or on earth; [and even if] there were many “gods” and many “lords,”

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ For although there may be so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many of them, both of gods and of lords and masters,

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

⁵ Granted, there are so-called “gods,” in heaven and on the earth, as there are many gods and many lords.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ For although there are things that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, (if one even considers there to be many gods and many lords)

1 Corinthians 8:5 Cross References

Matthew 27:17

Therefore, when the people had gathered together, Pilate asked them, “Whom do you want me to release, Barabbas or Jesus, who is called ‘Christ’?”

Galatians 4:8

At that time, when you did not know God [as your Father], you were in bondage to those who were, by nature, not really gods at all.

2 Thessalonians 2:4

[for] he opposes [the true Gospel message] and exalts himself against everything that is called “God” or that which is worshiped. So, he sits in God’s temple [i.e., the church (?)] displaying himself as [though he were] God.