1 Corinthians 8:4
1 Corinthians · New Testament · Chapter 8
“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
What Does 1 Corinthians 8:4 Mean?
1 Corinthians 8:4 is found in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 8, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Idolatry.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to 1 Corinthians 8:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 8:6“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.”Deuteronomy 4:39“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.”Deuteronomy 6:4“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:”Galatians 4:8“Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods.”Mark 12:29“And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:”Psalms 86:10“For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.”Zechariah 11:17“Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened.”Acts 14:15“And saying, Sirs, why do ye these things? We also are men of like passions with you, and preach unto you that ye should turn from these vanities unto the living God, which made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and all things that are therein:”1 Corinthians 10:19“What say I then? that the idol is any thing, or that which is offered in sacrifice to idols is any thing?”Ephesians 4:6“One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.”Isaiah 41:24“Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you.”1 Corinthians 6:12“All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.”1 Timothy 2:5“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;”Exodus 20:3“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.”Isaiah 44:6“Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.”Isaiah 44:8“Fear ye not, neither be afraid: have not I told thee from that time, and have declared it? ye are even my witnesses. Is there a God beside me? yea, there is no God; I know not any.”Isaiah 44:24“Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer, and he that formed thee from the womb, I am the LORD that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;”Acts 19:26“Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying that they be no gods, which are made with hands:”1 Corinthians 8:1“Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.”Exodus 34:15“Lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they go a whoring after their gods, and do sacrifice unto their gods, and one call thee, and thou eat of his sacrifice;”
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