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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

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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