Titus 3:9

But from foolish disputations, and from tales of genealogies, and from contentions, and strifes of the sophree, withdraw; for profit is not in them, and they are vain.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

8Faithful is the word; and in this I will that thou also establish them, that they should be careful to perform good works, they who have believed in Aloha. These are good and profitable unto men.

10From an heretical man, after one time and twice thou hast admonished him, withdraw;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:2And though there were in me prophecy, and I knew all mysteries, and all knowledge, and though there were in me all faith, as that I could remove the mountain, and love were not in me, I should be nothing.

1 Timothy 4:7But from the foolish stories of old women abstain; and exercise thy soul in righteousness.

2 Timothy 2:16From vain words which have no utility in them withdraw; for they add greatly to the wickedness of those who are occupied with them.

Titus 1:14nor cast themselves to the fables of the Jihudoyee, and to the mandates of men who hate 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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