1 Corinthians 8:6

New Testament Epistle (Pauline) ASV (1901)

What does 1 Corinthians 8:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.
1 Corinthians 8:6 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Corinthians 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
6yet to us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we unto him; and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and we through him.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But to us there is but one God, the Father, etc.] In this Christians and Jews agree with the best and wisest philosophers of the Gentiles, that there is but one God; which is clear from the perfections of God, as necessary existence, eternity, infinity, omnipotence, all-sufficiency, goodness, and perfection; from one first cause of all things; from the government of the world; and from the writings of the Old and New Testament: so that to us believers this point is out of all doubt; but who this one God is the Gentiles knew not, and the Jews are very ignorant of; but we Christians know him to be “the Father”; by whom meant either God essentially considered, the one God, Father, Son, and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“to us--believers. of whom--from whom as Creator all things derive their existence. we in him--rather, "we for Him," or "unto Him." God the FATHER is the end for whom and for whose glory believers live. In Col 1:16 all things are said to be created (not only "by" Christ, but also) "for Him" (CHRIST). So entirely are the Father and Son one (compare Rom 11:36; Heb 2:10). one Lord--contrasted with the "many lords" of heathendom (Co1 8:5). by whom-- (Joh 1:3; Heb 1:2). we by him--as all things are "of" the Father by creation, so they (we believers especially) are restored to Him by the new creation (Col 1:20; Rev 21:5). Also, as all things are by Christ by creation, so they (we especially) are…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“But to us - Christians. We acknowledge but one God, Whatever the pagan worship, we know that there is but one God; and he alone has a right to rule over us. One God, the Father - Whom we acknowledge as the Father of all; Author of all things; and who sustains to all his works the relation of a father. The word “Father” here is not used as applicable to the first person of the Trinity, as distinguished from the second, but is applied to God as God; not as the Father in contradistinction from the Son, but to the divine nature as such, without reference to that distinction - the Father as distinguished from his offspring, the works that owe their origin to him. This is manifest: (1) Because the…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Yet to us - Christians. There is but one God - This is exclusive, not of the One Lord, as if he were an inferior deity; but only of the idols to which the One God is opposed. From whom are all things - By creation, providence, and grace. And we for him - The end of all we are, have, and do. And one Lord - Equally the object of divine worship. By whom are all things - Created, sustained, and governed. And we by him - Have access to the Father, and all spiritual blessings. 1 Corinthians 8:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“one God: Co1 8:4; Jon 1:9; Mal 2:10; Joh 10:30, Joh 14:9, Joh 14:10, Joh 17:3, Joh 20:17; Eph 1:3, Eph 3:14; Eph 4:6; Pe1 1:2, Pe1 1:3 of whom: Act 17:28; Rom 11:36; Eph 4:6 and we: Joh 14:20, Joh 17:21-23 in him: or, for him, Co1 6:13 and one: Co1 12:3; Mat 11:27, Mat 28:18; Joh 5:20-29, Joh 13:13, Joh 17:23; Act 2:36, Act 5:31; Eph 1:20-23, Eph 4:5; Phi 2:9-11; Col 1:16, Col 1:17; Ti1 2:5, Ti1 2:6; Pe1 1:21; Rev 1:18 and we by: Joh 1:3; Col 1:6; Heb 1:2, Heb 1:3 1 Corinthians 8:7”
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