1 Corinthians 14:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

If all musical instruments sounded alike, how would you know the difference between a flute and a harp?

Cross References

Matthew 11:17

“We played the flute, but you would not dance! We sang a funeral song, but you would not mourn!”

Luke 7:32

You are like children sitting in the market and shouting to each other, “We played the flute, but you would not dance! We sang a funeral song, but you would not cry!”

1 Corinthians 13:1

What if I could speak all languages of humans and of angels? If I did not love others, I would be nothing more than a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:6

My friends, what good would it do, if I came and spoke unknown languages to you and didn't explain what I meant? How would I help you, unless I told you what God had shown me or gave you some knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

1 Corinthians 14:8

If a bugle call isn't clear, how would you know to get ready for battle?

1 Samuel 10:5

Next, go to Gibeah, where the Philistines have an army camp. As you're going into the town, you'll meet a group of prophets coming down from the place of worship. They'll be going along prophesying while others are walking in front of them, playing small harps, small drums, and flutes.