Titus 3:9

but reject foolish questions, and genealogies, and strife, and controversies about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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

8The word is faithful, and I wish you to be established concerning these things, in order that those having believed in God may think to excel in good works. These things are beautiful and useful to the people:

10Reject a heretical man after the first and second admonition;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:2And if I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, and have not divine love, I am nothing.

1 Timothy 4:7but reject the unsanctified and silly stories: but exercise yourself unto godliness.

2 Timothy 2:16But reject the unsanctified empty talks: for they will proceed unto more of ungodliness,

Titus 1:14not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men turning 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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