1 Corinthians 8:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Corinthians 8:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Corinthians 8:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Corinthians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is not..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Corinthians 8:4 — KJV
“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.”
— 1 Corinthians 8:4 (KJV)
1 Corinthians 8:4 in Context — About the Book of 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is pastoral surgery on a gifted, divided, messy church — addressing factions, immorality, lawsuits, worship chaos, and doubts about resurrection. It contains the love chapter read at countless weddings and the Bible's fullest teaching on spiritual gifts and the resurrection body.
Cross-References for 1 Corinthians 8:4
“Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come:”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 8:4: therefore, those, things
“For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; emboldened: Gr. edified”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 8:4: those, things, offered
“Know therefore this day, and consider it in thine heart, that the LORD he is God in heaven above, and upon the earth beneath: there is none else.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 8:4: therefore, know, none
“And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your souls, that not one thing hath failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spake concerning you; all are come to pass unto you, and not one thing hath failed thereof.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 8:4: concerning, things, know
“And it came to pass at the time of the offering of the evening sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou art God in Israel, and that I am thy servant, and that I have done all these things at thy word.”
Shares key themes with 1 Corinthians 8:4: things, sacrifice, know
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