Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish questionings and genealogies and dissensions and wranglings about the law; for these are unprofitable and empty.

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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. On this I want you to firmly insist; that those who have faith in God must be careful to maintain honest occupations. Such counsels are good and profitable for men.

10After a first and second admonition, refuse a man who is causing divisions;

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:2Though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

1 Timothy 4:7Ever reject these profane and old womanish myths; and continually train yourself for the contest of godliness.

2 Timothy 2:16but avoid profane babble; for people will go farther and farther in impiety,

Titus 1:14so as to make them sound in the faith, not giving heed to Jewish myths and 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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