1 Corinthians 8:5 Douay-Rheims

For although there be that are called gods, either in heaven or on earth (for there be gods many, and lords many).

Tertullian

c. A.D. 150–220 Patristic

For the name of God, as being the natural designation of Deity, may be ascribed to all those beings for whom a divine nature is claimed,-as, for instance, even to idols. The apostle says: "For there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth." The name of Christ, however, does not arise from nature, but from dispensation; and so becomes the proper name of Him to whom it accrues in consequence of the dispensation.

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A.D. 220 · on 1Cor 8:5 (Against Marcion Book III)

Imported from an open dataset — not yet checked against the printed edition.

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