1 Corinthians 14:8

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

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7And even lifeless instruments, which produce sound, whether pipe or harp, unless they give a distinction in the notes, how shall that which is piped or harped be known?

9So, also, unless you, with the tongue, utter words that are intelligible, how shall that which is spoken be known? for you will speak into the air.

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Cross References

Ephesians 6:11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the wiles of the devil:

Matthew Henry on 1 Corinthians 14:7-15

On Spiritual Gifts. ( a. d. 57.) 6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine? 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the 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 ye, except ye utter by the tongue words… Read the whole commentary →

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