Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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, that person is known by God. 4 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. 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,"
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Mark 12:29
And Jesus answered, "The foremost one is this [Deut. 6:4-5], 'Hear this, you Israelites, the Lord our God is the only Lord,
Ephesians 4:6
and one God and Father of all, who is over all and [works] through all and is in all [obedient believers].
1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God and one Mediator between God and mankind --- the man Christ Jesus,
Jude 1:25
[May these qualities be attributed] to the only God and our Savior, through [the person and work of] Jesus Christ our Lord, before [the beginning of] time [as well as] now and forever. May it be so.
Acts 14:15
"Gentlemen, why are you doing these things? [Do you not know that] we are also human beings with the same kind of feelings that you have? And we are just bringing you the good news that you should turn away from these useless things [i.e., idol worship] and [turn] to the living God, who created the heavens, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.
Acts 19:26
And now you have seen and heard, not only here in Ephesus, but throughout almost all of [the province of] Asia, that this Paul has been convincing people, [even] to the point of turning many away [from idol worship]. [He is] saying that hand-made gods [like we make] are not real [gods at all].
1 Corinthians 8:1
I now want to reply to the matter of idolatrous sacrifices [which you wrote to me about]. We know that we all possess knowledge. [Note: This may be a statement posed to Paul by the Corinthians, who seemed quite preoccupied with "knowledge"]. Knowledge [only] makes people arrogant, while love builds them up [spiritually].
1 Corinthians 8:6-7
yet there is [only] one God to us, [and He is] the Father, from whom all things have come, and for whom we live. And [there is only] one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom all things have come, and through whom we live.
1 Corinthians 8:10
For if someone with a weak conscience sees you, who have [correct] knowledge [in this matter], eating in an idol's temple, will he not be encouraged to eat food sacrificed to idols?
1 Corinthians 10:19-20
So, what am I saying? That an animal sacrificed to idols is [really] anything, or that an idol [itself] is anything?
1 Timothy 1:17
Now, may there be honor and praise forever and ever to the eternal King, the immortal, invisible, only God. May it be so.