Titus 3:9

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

But you should avoid foolish arguments, and [pointless] discussions about ancestors, and quarrels and disputes about [observance of] the Law of Moses, for they are unprofitable and useless.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind them [Note: This probably refers to the “trustworthy men” there at Ephesus. See 2:2] of these things [i.e., the truths just mentioned. Verses 8-13], solemnly urging them, in the presence of the Lord, not to argue over words, [for] it is useless and brings [only] ruin to those who listen to it.

2 Timothy 2:23

But refuse [to participate in] foolish and stupid arguments, knowing that they produce quarreling.

1 Timothy 4:7

But you should have nothing to do with those worldly myths [See 1:4] and superstitious tales [often] told by old women. Instead, train yourself for living a godly life.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid worldly, empty chatter, for those who practice it will become more and more ungodly,

Titus 1:14

instead of paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who reject the truth.

1 Corinthians 8:1

I now want to reply to the matter of idolatrous sacrifices [which you wrote to me about]. We know that we all possess knowledge. [Note: This may be a statement posed to Paul by the Corinthians, who seemed quite preoccupied with “knowledge”]. Knowledge [only] makes people arrogant, while love builds them up [spiritually].

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have the [spiritual] gift of prophecy, and can understand all [of God’s] secret purposes, and have all knowledge; and if I have all [the supernatural] faith necessary to relocate mountains [See Matt. 17:20], but do not have love [for people], I am nothing.

James 4:1

Where do conflicts and fights among you come from? Do they not come from your [desire for] pleasures which produce inner conflict?