10Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.


In Context

7 Even in the case of lifeless things that make sounds, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes?

8 Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?

9 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.

10 Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.

11 If then I do not grasp the meaning of what someone is saying, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.

12 So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church.

1st Corinthians 14:10 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them [is] without signification.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, for example, so many kinds of tongues in this world; and none is without voice.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of undistinguishable sound.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of sounds in the world, and none of them is without meaning.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is unmeaning,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

14:10There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.