1 Corinthians 14:8-9 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?… Whenever Archbishop Whately came to preach at the chapel of the castle it was observed that a rough private soldier was always in his place, mouth open, as if in sympathy with his ears. Some of the gentlemen playfully took him to task for it, supposing it was due to the usual vulgar admiration of a celebrity. But the man had a better reason, and was aide to give it. He said, "That isn't it at all. The archbishop is easy to understand; there are no fine words in him. A fellow like me, now, can follow along and take every bit of it in." (Sir Arthur Helps.) Parallel Verses KJV: For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?WEB: For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war? |
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