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1 Corinthians 14:9

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

1 Corinthians 14:9

Verse 9 of 40

Scripture focus

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.

1 Corinthians 14:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:9

Theological / Devotional

Tongue. Here probably referring to the organ of speech rather than to the exercise of the gift. This verse would then be a further illustration of the point in vs. 7, 8.

Into the air. That is, producing no effect.

By SdaBc