Bible verse
Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
1 Corinthians 14:10 · BSB
The verses around it, from 1 Corinthians 14.
6 Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
7 Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?
8 Again, if the trumpet sounds a muffled call, who will prepare 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 Assuredly, there are many different languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
11 If, then, I do not know the meaning of someone’s language, I am a foreigner to the speaker, and he is a foreigner to me.
12 It is the same with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, strive to excel in gifts that build up the church.
13 Therefore, the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that he may interpret.
14 For if I pray in a tongue, my spirit prays, but my mind is unfruitful.
KJV
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them [is] without signification.
ASV
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.
ERV
There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and no kind is without signification.
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