Titus 3:9

9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.

Titus 3:9 in Other Translations

KJV
9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
ESV
9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
NLT
9 Do not get involved in foolish discussions about spiritual pedigrees or in quarrels and fights about obedience to Jewish laws. These things are useless and a waste of time.
MSG
9 Stay away from mindless, pointless quarreling over genealogies and fine print in the law code. That gets you nowhere.
CSB
9 But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Titus 3:9 In-Context

7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life.
8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.
9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them.
11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.

Cross References 4

  • 1. 2 Timothy 2:16
  • 2. 1 Timothy 1:4; S 2 Timothy 2:14
  • 3. Titus 1:10-16
  • 4. 2 Timothy 2:14
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