In fact, if the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will prepare for battle?(A) In the same way, unless you use your tongue for intelligible speech, how will what is spoken be known? For you will be speaking into the air. 10 There are doubtless many different kinds of languages in the world, and all have meaning.[a]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Corinthians 14:10 Lit and none is without a sound

Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?(A) 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.

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