Parallel Verses

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 American Standard Bible

Therefore concerning the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that there is no such thing as an idol in the world, and that there is no God but one.

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.

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.

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.

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;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
περί 
Peri 
Usage: 254

οὖν 
Oun 
therefore, then, so, and, now, wherefore, but, not tr,
Usage: 417

the eating
βρῶσις 
Brosis 
Usage: 5

εἰδωλόθυτον 
Eidolothuton 
Usage: 8

we know
εἴδω 
Eido 
Usage: 519

ὅτι 
Hoti 
ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764
Usage: 764

an idol
εἴδωλον 
Eidolon 
Usage: 11

is nothing
οὐδείς 
Oudeis 
Usage: 160

in
ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

the world
κόσμος 
Kosmos 
Usage: 109

and

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

there is none
οὐδείς 
Oudeis 
Usage: 160

ἕτερος 
heteros 
Usage: 76

God
θεός 
theos 
Usage: 1151

but
εἰ 
Ei 
if, whether, that, not tr,
Usage: 218

Devotionals

Devotionals containing 1 Corinthians 8:4

References

Context Readings

Concerning Food Sacrificed To Idols

3 But if someone loves God, he is known by God. 4 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." 5 If after all there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords),


Cross References

Deuteronomy 6:4

Listen, Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord is one!

Deuteronomy 4:39

Today realize and carefully consider that the Lord is God in heaven above and on earth below -- there is no other!

Isaiah 41:24

Look, you are nothing, and your accomplishments are nonexistent; the one who chooses to worship you is disgusting.

Isaiah 44:6

This is what the Lord, Israel's king, says, their protector, the Lord who commands armies: "I am the first and I am the last, there is no God but me.

Isaiah 44:24

This is what the Lord, your protector, says, the one who formed you in the womb: "I am the Lord, who made everything, who alone stretched out the sky, who fashioned the earth all by myself,

Mark 12:29

Jesus answered, "The most important is: 'Listen, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.

Ephesians 4:6

one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.

1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God and one intermediary between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human,

Jude 1:25

to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Deuteronomy 3:24

"O, Lord God, you have begun to show me your greatness and strength. (What god in heaven or earth can rival your works and mighty deeds?)

Deuteronomy 4:35

You have been taught that the Lord alone is God -- there is no other besides him.

Deuteronomy 32:39

"See now that I, indeed I, am he!" says the Lord, "and there is no other god besides me. I kill and give life, I smash and I heal, and none can resist my power.

Psalm 115:4-8

Their idols are made of silver and gold -- they are man-made.

Isaiah 37:16

"O Lord who commands armies, O God of Israel, who is enthroned on the cherubim! You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the sky and the earth.

Isaiah 37:20

Now, O Lord our God, rescue us from his power, so all the kingdoms of the earth may know that you alone are the Lord."

Isaiah 44:8-9

Don't panic! Don't be afraid! Did I not tell you beforehand and decree it? You are my witnesses! Is there any God but me? There is no other sheltering rock; I know of none.

Isaiah 45:5

I am the Lord, I have no peer, there is no God but me. I arm you for battle, even though you do not recognize me.

Isaiah 45:14

This is what the Lord says: "The profit of Egypt and the revenue of Ethiopia, along with the Sabeans, those tall men, will be brought to you and become yours. They will walk behind you, coming along in chains. They will bow down to you and pray to you: 'Truly God is with you; he has no peer; there is no other God!'"

Jeremiah 10:10

The Lord is the only true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King. When he shows his anger the earth shakes. None of the nations can stand up to his fury.

Jeremiah 10:14

All these idolaters will prove to be stupid and ignorant. Every goldsmith will be disgraced by the idol he made. For the image he forges is merely a sham. There is no breath in any of those idols.

Jeremiah 51:17-18

All idolaters will prove to be stupid and ignorant. Every goldsmith will be disgraced by the idol he made. For the image he forges is merely a sham. There is no breath in any of those idols.

Habakkuk 2:19-20

The one who says to wood, 'Wake up!' is as good as dead -- he who says to speechless stone, 'Awake!' Can it give reliable guidance? It is overlaid with gold and silver; it has no life's breath inside it.

Acts 14:15

"Men, why are you doing these things? We too are men, with human natures just like you! We are proclaiming the good news to you, so that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything that is in them.

Acts 19:26

And you see and hear that this Paul has persuaded and turned away a large crowd, not only in Ephesus but in practically all of the province of Asia, by saying that gods made by hands are not gods at all.

1 Corinthians 8:1

With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that "we all have knowledge." Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 8:6-7

yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we live, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we live.

1 Corinthians 8:10

For if someone weak sees you who possess knowledge dining in an idol's temple, will not his conscience be "strengthened" to eat food offered to idols?

1 Corinthians 10:19-20

Am I saying that idols or food sacrificed to them amount to anything?

1 Timothy 1:17

Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

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