1 Corinthians 8:4

As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 8:4

BSB
So about eating food sacrificed to idols: We know that an idol is nothing at all in the world, and that there is no God but one.
AKJV
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.
CPDV
But as to the foods that are immolated to idols, we know that an idol in the world is nothing, and that no one is God, except One.
ERV
Concerning therefore the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no God but one.
NHEB
Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no God but one.
SMT
Concerning food therefore of sacrifices to idols, we know that an idol nothing in the world, and that none other God but one.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 8:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Corinthians 8:4
Summary
Idols are meaningless; monotheism is absolute reality.
Event
Paul declares idol worthlessness
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching