10 Undoubtedly there are all sorts of languages in the world, yet none of them is without meaning.
10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world, and none of them is without signification.
10 There are doubtless many different languages in the world, and none is without meaning,
10 There are many languages in the world and they all mean something to someone.
10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of languages in the world, and none of them is without significance.
10 There are many different languages in the world, and every language has meaning.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:10
Commentary on 1 Corinthians 14:6-14
(Read 1 Corinthians 14:6-14)
Even an apostle could not edify, unless he spoke so as to be understood by his hearers. To speak words that have no meaning to those who hear them, is but speaking into the air. That cannot answer the end of speaking, which has no meaning; in this case, speaker and hearers are barbarians to each other. All religious services should be so performed in Christian assemblies, that all may join in, and profit by them. Language plain and easy to be understood, is the most proper for public worship, and other religious exercises. Every true follower of Christ will rather desire to do good to others, than to get a name for learning or fine speaking.