1 Corinthians 14:7

God's Word

Musical instruments like the flute or harp produce sounds. If there is no difference in the notes, how can a person tell what tune is being played?

Cross References

Matthew 11:17

‘We played music for you, but you didn’t dance. We sang a funeral song, but you didn’t show any sadness.’

Luke 7:32

They are like children who sit in the marketplace and shout to each other, ‘We played music for you, but you didn’t dance. We sang a funeral song, but you didn’t cry.’

1 Corinthians 13:1

I may speak in the languages of humans and of angels. But if I don’t have love, I am a loud gong or a clashing cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:6

Brothers and sisters, it wouldn’t do you any good if I came to you speaking in other languages, unless I explained revelation, knowledge, prophecy, or doctrine to you.

1 Corinthians 14:8

For example, if the trumpet doesn’t sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?

1 Samuel 10:5

After that, you will come to the hill of God, where the Philistines have a military post. When you arrive at the city, you will meet a group of prophets prophesying as they come from the worship site. They will be led by men playing a harp, a tambourine, a flute, and a lyre.