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Concerning therefore the eating of things sacrificed to idols, we know that no idol is [anything] in the world, and that there is no God but one.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

No idol is anything in the world (ουδεν ειδωλον εν κοσμω). Probably correct translation, though no copula is expressed. On ειδωλον…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

As concerning therefore, etc. The parenthesis closes with 1 Corinthians 8:3. The apostle now proceeds to the real question in …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As concerning therefore the eating of those things. See 1 Corinthians 8:1. The subject is resumed after the p…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The word translated “food” (GK 1111) is sometimes translated “meat,” since the subject involves altar sacrifices and the meat market. The main thin…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Concerning, therefore, the eating of those things: He now returns to the statement with which he had begun and speaks more plainly regardi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

As concerning therefore the eating of those things
The apostle having enlarged on the head of knowledge, which those…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There is no proof of ignorance more common than conceit of knowledge. Much may be known when nothing is known to good purpose. And those who think …

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