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NASB | 1 Corinthians 8:5 For even if there are so-called gods whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 8:5 For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth, as indeed there are many gods and many lords, |
Subject: One God, One Jesus Christ |
Bible Note: Just a couple of other interesting reasoning points on this subject: When Satan took Jesus 'to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him the nations of the world and all their glory', Satan said to Jesus: "I'll give it all to you" "if you will only kneel and worship me". (Mt 4:8,9 The Living Bible) How did Jesus respond? 'No way Satan, you're not a god to be worshipped'. No, but Jesus did reference the written scriptures in reply to him. Which one? Not the likes of Isaiah 45:5 "I am Jehovah; there is no other God... I am Jehovah, and there is no one else". (The Living Bible) Obviously, Jesus knew Satan wasn't the Maker and Savoir of men. But Jesus did reference Duet. 11:16 in response to Satan: "But beware that you hearts do not turn from God to worship other gods." Notice that Jesus didn't even argue whether Satan was "the god of this world", but he did argue that Satan (one of many gods) shouldn't be worshipped based on Deut. 11:16 Interesting too is that the Bible calls Satan, "the god of the present age" (2 Cor 4:4 The New American Bible). "The" god of the present age (or world). So, the author of the Bible, our Creator, distinguishes Satan (a god - small "g") from all other "gods" as being "the" god of this world. I trust you see why I cannot except your explanations but want to thank you for trying. |