^{6 Ref} But, now, my brothers, if I come to you using tongues, what profit will it be to you, if I do not give you a revelation, or knowledge, or the word of the prophet, or teaching?

^{7 Ref} Even things without life, having a voice, such as a music-pipe or other instrument, if they do not give out different sounds, who may be certain what is being played?

^{8 Ref} For if the war-horn gives out an uncertain note, who will get ready for the fight?

^{9 Ref} So if you, in using a strange tongue, say words which have no sense, how will anyone take in what you are saying? for you will be talking to the air.