King James Bible
KJVFor if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse 1 Corinthians 14:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? | |
American Standard VersionASV | For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war? | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war? | |
English Revised VersionERV | For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war? | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For if the trumpet shall give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle? | |
World English BibleWEB | For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war? | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | for if also an uncertain sound a trumpet may give, who shall prepare himself for battle? | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | If the bugle--to take another example--gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? |