Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish arguments and genealogies and contentions and disputes about the law, because they are unprofitable and useless.

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But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

In Context

8The above is a trustworthy statement and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be concerned to take the lead in good works. These things are good and profitable for mankind.

10Excommunicate a divisive man after a first and second admonition,

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:2And if I have prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

1 Timothy 4:7But reject godless myths and old-wives' tales; rather, exercise yourself toward godliness.

2 Timothy 2:16But shun godless, empty chatter, because those who do it will become increasingly godless,

Titus 1:14not paying attention to Jewish fables or to commands of men who are rejecting the truth.

Matthew Henry on Titus 3:2-9

Exhortations to Several Duties; Characteristics of an Unrenewed State; The Import and Origin of Salvation; Regeneration; Justification. ( a. d. 66.) 1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, showing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one… Read the whole commentary →

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