For though there be (κα γαρ ειπερ εισ). Literally, "For even if indeed there are" (a concessive clause, condition of first class, …

That are called gods. Gods so called. The heathens everywhere worshipped multitudes and gave them the name of gods.

Whether in …

For though there be. . . .—This is a hypothetical argument. 'Be' is the emphatic word of the supposition. Even assuming that those…

Paul grants for argument that there are “so-called gods” in heaven and earth, such as those the pagans recognized in Greek and Roman mythology. He …

For though there be that are called—"They have," he says, "the name, but the reality is lacking." He uses the word called here to…

For though there are that are called gods That are so by name, though not by nature; who are called so in Scripture, as a…

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 …