New Testament · SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 14:8
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Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?
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For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
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For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war?
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ASVAmerican Standard Version
For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?
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For also if [the] trumpet gives an indistinct sound, who will prepare himself for battle?
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
1 Corinthians 14
6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
7 Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?
8 Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare for battle?
9 So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
10 Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
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