1 Corinthians 14:7

Easy To Read Version

It is the same as with non-living things that make sounds—like a flute or a harp. If the different musical notes are not made clear, then you can’t understand what song is being played. Each note must be played clearly for you to be able to understand the tune.

Cross References

Matthew 11:17

‘We played flute music for you,\par but you did not dance;\par we sang a sad song,\par but you were not sad.’\par

Luke 7:32

The people of this time are like children sitting in the market place. One group of children calls to the other children and says,

1 Corinthians 13:1

I may speak in different languages of men or even angels. But if I don’t have love, then I am only a noisy bell or a ringing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:6

Brothers and sisters, will it help you if I come to you speaking in \{different\} languages? No! It will help you only if I bring you a new truth or some knowledge, or some prophecy, {\cf2\super [97]} or some teaching.

1 Corinthians 14:8

And \{in a war\}, if the trumpet does not sound clearly, then the soldiers will not know it is time to prepare for fighting.

1 Samuel 10:5

Then you will go to Gibeath Elohim. There is a Philistine fort in that place. When you come to this town, a group of prophets will come out. These prophets will come down from the place for worship. [106] They will be prophesying. [107] They will be playing harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres.