1 Corinthians 14:8-14

Jubilee Bible 2000

⁸ For if the trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?

⁹ So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue a clear and definite word, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air.

¹⁰ There are many kinds of distinct voices in the world, and nothing is dumb.

¹¹ Therefore, if I ignore the virtue of the voice, I shall be unto him that speaks as a barbarian, and he that speaks shall be a barbarian unto me.

¹² Even so ye, forasmuch as ye desire the things of the Spirit, earnestly pursue excellence unto the edification of the congregation. {Gr. ekklesia – called out ones}

¹³ Therefore, let him that speaks in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret.

¹⁴ For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prays, but my understanding is unfruitful.