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


In Context

5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets, so that the church may be edified.

6 Now, brothers, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or word of instruction?

7 Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?

8 Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready 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 Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

1st 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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

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