1 Corinthians 8:5

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

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

Cross References

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.

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.

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’?”