{For though there be} (kai gar eiper eisi). Literally, "For
even if indeed there are" (a concessive clause, condition of
first class, assumed to be true for argument's sake). {Called
gods} (legomenoi theoi). So-called gods, reputed gods. Paul
denied really the existence of these so-called gods and held that
those who worshipped idols (non-entities) in reality worshipped
demons or evil spirits, agents of Satan ( 1Co 10:19-21 ).