1 Corinthians 14:7

New Century Version

It is the same as with lifeless things that make sounds—like a flute or a harp. If they do not make clear musical notes, you will not know what is being played.

Cross References

Matthew 11:17

‘We played music for you, but you did not dance; we sang a sad song, but you did not cry.’

Luke 7:32

They are like children sitting in the marketplace, calling to one another and saying, ‘We played music for you, but you did not dance; we sang a sad song, but you did not cry.’

1 Corinthians 13:1

I may speak in different languages of people or even angels. But if I do not have love, I am only a noisy bell or a crashing 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 new knowledge, or prophecy, or teaching.

1 Corinthians 14:8

And in a war, if the trumpet does not give a clear sound, who will prepare for battle?

1 Samuel 10:5

Then you will go to Gibeah of God, where a Philistine camp is. When you approach this town, a group of prophets will come down from the place of worship. They will be playing harps, tambourines, flutes, and lyres, and they will be prophesying.