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1 Corinthians 14:9 · KJV

"So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air."

King James Version

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Passage Context

7And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
8For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
9So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.
10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
11Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaketh a barbarian, and he that speaketh shall be a barbarian unto me.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you ensure your words are understood by those around you?

2

What does it mean for you to communicate effectively in your faith?

3

When have you felt your message was lost in translation?

Life Application

communication

Focus on expressing your thoughts in a way that is accessible to others, especially in discussions about faith.

community

Encourage open dialogue in your community to foster understanding and connection.

Places in This Verse

Corinth(Corinth, Greece today)

A significant city in ancient Greece known for its commerce and cultural diversity.

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