1 Corinthians 8:6

Translations

Modern

…yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

Traditional

But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

Literal

…yet to us there is one God the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through Him.

Latin

…nobis tamen unus est Deus, Pater, ex quo omnia, et nos in illum: et unus Dominus Jesus Christus, per quem omnia, et nos per ipsum.

Original

Greek

English

…yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist.

Notes

1 Corinthians 8:4–6

In reality, the idols to which such meat is sacrificed are not gods, because there is only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4; see also Deuteronomy 4:35, 39; 10:19–20). He is the Creator of everything, including the meat being sacrificed for the idols. The only ultimate reality is God, the Father, and the one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created (see also John 1:3; Colossians 1:16; Hebrews 1:2).

Theme notes and profiles

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Parallels

Ezekiel 14:1–11 Romans 14:13–23

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Conscience Creation Discipline First Letter to the Corinthians Idols, Idolatry Letter to the Colossians Lord Nicolaitans Thyatira Trinity

Topics

Being Nice Elohim Fraternity: General Scriptures Concerning God the Father God: Creator God: Fatherhood of God: Personality of God: Unity of How Do we Know God Exists Idolatry: Denunciations Against Jesus, the Christ: Creator Jesus, the Christ: Preexistence of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to the Divinity of One God Other Religions The Garment of Praise Trinity: The Holy Unity of God: Asserted by Apostles

1 Corinthians 8:6

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