1 Corinthians 14:10 nasb — There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning.

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"There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning."

— 1 Corinthians 14:10, NASB

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1 Corinthians 14 — Context

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Yet even lifeless things, either flute or harp, in producing a sound, if they do not produce a distinction in the tones, how will it be known what is played on the flute or on the harp?

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For if the bugle produces an indistinct sound, who will prepare himself for battle?

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So also you, unless you utter by the tongue speech that is clear, how will it be known what is spoken? For you will be speaking into the air.

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There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning.

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If then I do not know the meaning of the language, I will be to the one who speaks a barbarian, and the one who speaks will be a barbarian to me.

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So also you, since you are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek to abound for the edification of the church.

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Therefore let one who speaks in a tongue pray that he may interpret.

1 Corinthians 14:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Corinthians 14:10 say?
1 Corinthians 14:10 in the NASB reads: “There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning.”
Where is 1 Corinthians 14:10 in the Bible?
1 Corinthians 14:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Corinthians, chapter 14, verse 10.
Who wrote 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 55.
What is the book of 1 Corinthians about?
Paul writes to a gifted but fractured church wrestling with divisions, sexual sin, lawsuits, marriage questions, food offered to idols, and disorder in worship. Through every issue he points back to the cross, the Spirit, and the resurrection — and gives us the church's greatest chapter on love.
What are the major themes of 1 Corinthians?
1 Corinthians explores themes including Unity, Cross, Spiritual Gifts, Love, Resurrection. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Corinthians 14:10.
What translation should I read 1 Corinthians 14:10 in?
1 Corinthians 14:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Corinthians 14:10?
1 Corinthians 14:10 reads (NASB): “There are, perhaps, a great many kinds of languages in the world, and no kind is without meaning.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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