8For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ?


In Context

5 And I would have you all to speak with tongues, but rather to prophesy. For greater is he that prophesieth, than he that speaketh with tongues: unless perhaps he interpret, that the church may receive edification.

6 But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, unless I speak to you either in revelation, or in knowledge, or in prophecy, or in doctrine?

7 Even things without life that give sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction of sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped ?

8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ?

9 So likewise you, except you utter by the tongue plain speech, how shall it be known what is said ? For you shall be speaking into the air.

10 There are, for example, so many kinds of tongues in this world; and none is without voice.

1 Corinthians 14:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:8For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

14:8Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:8For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:8For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8For if the trumpet shall give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war?

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:8for if also an uncertain sound a trumpet may give, who shall prepare himself for battle?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:8For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?