Titus 3:9

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

1770 John Worsley 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 is a word which ought to believed and observed, and concerning these things I would have thee stedfastly affirm, that they who have believed in God be careful to excel in good works: for these things are good and profitable to men.

10reject therefore such an heretical man, after the first and second admonition; knowing that such a one is perverted,

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Cross References

1 Corinthians 13:2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and am acquainted with all mysteries, and all knowledge: yea if I have faith, even. to remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.

1 Timothy 4:7But profane and groundless fables reject, and exercise thyself unto godliness.

2 Timothy 2:16But avoid prophane empty harangues; for they will proceed to more impiety,

Titus 1:14not attending to Jewish fables, and the precepts 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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