Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

8This saying is trustworthy. I want yoʋ to insist on these things, so that those who have put their trust in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are good and beneficial for people.

10Reject a divisive person after a first and second warning.

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:2If I have the gift of prophecy and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Timothy 4:7Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives' tales. Rather train yoʋrself for godliness.

2 Timothy 2:16Avoid profane chatter, for those who engage in such talk will stray further and further into ungodliness,

Titus 1:14not paying any attention to Jewish myths or the commandments of men who turn away from 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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