KJVFor though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or on earth; as there are gods many, and lords many;
For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords),
for even if there are those called gods, whether in heaven, whether upon earth--as there are gods many and lords many--
For and if indeed there are [those] calledgods, whether in heaven or on earth, (as there aregods many, and lords many,)
1 Corinthians — Apostolic writings (New Testament).
1. Concerning things offered unto idols. He begins with a concession, in which he voluntarily grants and allows to them everything that they were prepared to demand or object. "I see what your pretext is: you make Christian liberty your pretext. You hold out that you have knowledge, and that…