1 Corinthians 14:9

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.

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Other Translations for 1 Corinthians 14:9

BSB
So it is with you. Unless you speak intelligible words with your tongue, how will anyone know what you are saying? You will just be speaking into the air.
AKJV
So likewise you, except you utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for you shall speak into the air.
CPDV
So it is with you also, for unless you utter with the tongue in plain speech, how will it be known what is said? For then you would be speaking into the air.
ERV
So also ye, unless ye utter by the tongue speech easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye will be speaking into the air.
NHEB
So also you, unless you uttered by the tongue words easy to understand, how would it be known what is spoken? For you would be speaking into the air.
SMT
So also ye, except by the tongue ye give an evident word, how shall the speaking be known? for ye shall be speaking into the air.

Commentary for 1 Corinthians 14:9

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Overview of 1 Corinthians 14:9
Summary
Unintelligible speech becomes meaningless and wasted.
Event
Applying principle to congregation
Estimated Time Period
c. 53-54 AD
Category
Teaching