1 Corinthians 8:3-5
New International Reader's Version
3 But whoever loves God is known by God.
4 So then, here is what I say about eating food sacrificed to statues of gods. We know that “a god made by human hands is really nothing at all in the world.” We know that “there is only one God.” 5 There may be so-called gods either in heaven or on earth. In fact, there are many “gods” and many “lords.”
Read full chapter
1 Corinthians 8:3-5
English Standard Version
3 But if anyone loves God, (A)he is known by God.[a]
4 Therefore, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that (B)“an idol has no real existence,” and that (C)“there is no God but one.” 5 For although there may be (D)so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as indeed there are many “gods” and many “lords”—
Read full chapterFootnotes
- 1 Corinthians 8:3 Greek him
1 Corinthians 8:3-5
New King James Version
3 But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.
4 Therefore concerning the eating of things offered to idols, we know that (A)an idol is nothing in the world, (B)and that there is no other God but one. 5 For even if there are (C)so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords),
Read full chapterCopyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.
The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.


