1 Corinthians 14:7

The English Standar Version

If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played?

Cross References

Matthew 11:17

" 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not mourn.'

Luke 7:32

They are like children sitting in the marketplace and calling to one another, " 'We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirge, and you did not weep.'

1 Corinthians 13:1

If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 14:6

Now, brothers,[1] if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

1 Corinthians 14:8

And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?

1 Samuel 10:5

After that you shall come to Gibeath-elohim,[2] where there is a garrison of the Philistines. And there, as soon as you come to the city, you will meet a group of prophets coming down from the high place with harp, tambourine, flute, and lyre before them, prophesying.