弟兄姊妹,如果我到你們那裡只說方言,不講解有關上帝的啟示、知識、預言、教導,我對你們有什麼益處呢? 就連沒有生命的簫和琴,如果發出的聲音雜亂無章,誰能知道所吹所彈的是什麼曲子呢? 如果號聲不清楚,誰會預備打仗呢?

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Now, brothers and sisters, if I come to you and speak in tongues, what good will I be to you, unless I bring you some revelation(A) or knowledge(B) or prophecy or word of instruction?(C) Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the pipe or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes? Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?(D)

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Tongues Must Be Interpreted

But now, brethren, if I come to you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you unless I speak to you either by (A)revelation, by knowledge, by prophesying, or by teaching? Even things without life, whether flute or harp, when they make a sound, unless they make a distinction in the sounds, how will it be known what is piped or played? For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?

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