1 Corinthians 14:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Same thing with you all — if you're not speaking in a way people can actually understand, how is anyone supposed to know what you're even saying? You're basically just talking to yourself.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Communication only works when people can actually understand what you're saying.

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