Parallel Verses
Amplified
In this matter, then, of eating food offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world [it has no real existence], and that there is no God but one.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore concerning the eating of
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
About eating food offered to idols, then, we know that “an idol is nothing in the world,” and that “there is no God but one.”
International Standard Version
Now concerning eating food offered to idols: We know that no idol is real in this world and that there is only one God.
A Conservative Version
Therefore about eating the things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one.
American Standard Version
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.
An Understandable Version
Now concerning [the matter of] eating foods [once] offered as sacrifices to idols, we know that an idol is [really] nothing in the world [at all], and that there is only one God.
Anderson New Testament
With respect, then, to the eating of meats offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
Bible in Basic English
So, then, as to the question of taking food offered to images, we are certain that an image is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.
Common New Testament
Therefore concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.
Daniel Mace New Testament
As to the eating therefore of what is offered in sacrifice to idols, we know that the heathen deities have no real existence, and that there is but one God.
Darby Translation
concerning then the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God save one.
Godbey New Testament
Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God except one.
Goodspeed New Testament
As to eating things, then, that have been offered to idols, we all know that no idol has any real existence, and that there is no God but one.
John Wesley New Testament
we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.
Julia Smith Translation
Concerning food therefore of sacrifices to idols, we know that an idol nothing in the world, and that none other God but one.
King James 2000
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 no other God but one.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore, concerning the eating of food sacrificed to idols, we know that "an idol [is] nothing in the world" and that "[there is] no God except one."
Modern King James verseion
Then concerning the eating of the things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
To speak of meat dedicated unto idols, we are sure that there is none idol in the world: and that there is none other God but one.
Moffatt New Testament
Well then, with regard to food that has been offered to idols, I am quite aware that 'there is no such thing as an idol in the world' and that 'there is only the one God.'
Montgomery New Testament
Now as to eating food that has been offered to idols, we know well that an idol has no real existence in the universe, and that there is no God but One.
NET Bible
With regard then to eating food sacrificed to idols, we know that "an idol in this world is nothing," and that "there is no God but one."
New Heart English Bible
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.
Noyes New Testament
Concerning the eating of the things offered in sacrifice to idols, then, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
Sawyer New Testament
Concerning eating things offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
The Emphasized Bible
Concerning, then, the eating of idol-sacrifices, we are aware - that an idol is, nothing, in the world, and that, none, is God save one.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Now concerning eating things sacrificed unto idols: we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
Twentieth Century New Testament
With reference, then, to eating food that has been offered to idols-we are aware that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but one.
Webster
Therefore as concerning 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 no other God but one.
Weymouth New Testament
As to eating things which have been sacrificed to idols, we are fully aware that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.
Williams New Testament
So, as to eating things that have been sacrificed to idols, we are sure that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.
World English Bible
Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is anything in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
Worrell New Testament
concerning, therefore, the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no God but One.
Worsley New Testament
As to the eating therefore of things sacrificed to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God but one.
Youngs Literal Translation
Concerning the eating then of the things sacrificed to idols, we have known that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is no other God except one;
Themes
Idolatry » Objects of, described as » Nothing
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Stumbling/slipping » Not casting stumblingblocks
Unity of God » Asserted by » Apostles
Topics
Interlinear
Eidolothuton
Hoti
ὅτι
Hoti
Usage: 764
Oudeis
References
Hastings
Morish
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Corinthians 8:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Concerning Food Sacrificed To Idols
3
But if anyone loves God [with awe-filled reverence, obedience and gratitude], he is known by Him [as His very own and is greatly loved].
4 In this matter, then, of eating food offered to idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world [it has no real existence], and that there is no God but one.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4
“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord is one [the only God]!
Deuteronomy 4:39
Therefore know and understand today, and take it to your heart, that the Lord is God in the heavens above and on the earth below; there is no other.
Isaiah 41:24
Hear this! You [idols] are less than nothing,
And your work is worthless;
The worshiper who chooses you [as a god] is repulsive.
Isaiah 44:6
“For the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts says this,
And there is no God besides Me.
Isaiah 44:24
For the Lord, your Redeemer, and He who formed you from the womb says this,
Who alone stretches out the heavens,
Who spreads out the earth
Mark 12:29
Jesus answered,
Ephesians 4:6
one God and Father of us all who is [sovereign] over all and [working] through all and [living] in all.
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is [only] one God, and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus,
Jude 1:25
to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and power, before all time and now and forever. Amen.
Deuteronomy 3:24
‘O Lord God, You have only begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth that can do such works and mighty acts (miracles) as Yours?
Deuteronomy 4:35
It was shown to you so that you might have [personal] knowledge and comprehend that the Lord is God; there is no other besides Him.
Deuteronomy 32:39
‘See now that I, I am He,
And there is no god besides Me;
It is I who put to death and I who give life.
I have wounded and it is I who heal,
And there is no one who can deliver from [the power of] My hand.
Psalm 115:4-8
The idols [of the nations] are silver and gold,
The work of man’s hands.
Isaiah 37:16
“O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, who is enthroned above the cherubim, You are the God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth. You have made heaven and earth.
Isaiah 37:20
Now, O Lord our God, save us from his hand so that all the kingdoms of the earth may know and fully realize that You alone, Lord, are
Isaiah 44:8-9
‘Do not tremble nor be afraid [of the violent upheavals to come];
Have I not long ago proclaimed it to you and declared it?
And you are My witnesses.
Is there a God besides Me?
There is no other Rock;
I know of none.’”
Isaiah 45:5
“I am the Lord, and there is no one else;
There is no God except Me.
I will embrace and arm you, though you have not known Me,
Isaiah 45:14
For this is what the Lord says,
And the Sabeans, men of stature,
Will come over to you and they will be yours;
They will walk behind you, in chains [of subjection to you] they will come over,
And they will bow down before you;
They will make supplication to you, [humbly and earnestly] saying,
No other God [besides Him].’”
Jeremiah 10:10
But the Lord is the true God and the God who is Truth;
He is the living God and the everlasting King.
The earth quakes and shudders at His wrath,
And the nations are not able to endure His indignation.
Jeremiah 10:14
Every man has become [like a brute] irrational and stupid, without knowledge [of God];
Every goldsmith is shamed by his carved idols;
For his molten images are frauds and lies,
And there is no breath in them.
Jeremiah 51:17-18
Every man has become stupid and brutelike, without knowledge [of God];
Every goldsmith is shamed by the cast images he has made;
For his molten idols are a lie,
And there is no breath [of life] or spirit in them.
Habakkuk 2:19-20
“Woe (judgment is coming) to him who says to the wooden image, ‘Awake!’
And to the speechless stone, ‘Arise!’
And that is your teacher?
Look, it is overlaid with gold and silver,
And there is no breath at all inside it.
Acts 14:15
“Men, why are you doing these things? We too are only men of the same nature as you, bringing the good news to you, so that you turn from these useless and meaningless things to the living God, who made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything that is in them.
Acts 19:26
You see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but almost all over [the province of] Asia, this Paul has persuaded [people to believe his teaching] and has misled a large number of people, claiming that gods made by [human] hands are not really gods at all.
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now about food sacrificed to idols, we know that we all have knowledge [concerning this]. Knowledge [alone] makes [people self-righteously] arrogant, but love [that unselfishly seeks the best for others] builds up and encourages others to grow [in wisdom].
1 Corinthians 8:6-7
yet for us there is but one God, the Father,
1 Corinthians 8:10
For if someone sees you, a person having
1 Corinthians 10:19-20
What do I mean then? That a thing offered to idols is anything [special or changed simply because it is offered], or that an idol is anything?
1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King of the ages [eternal], immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.