Titus 3:9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

Cross References

Job 15:3

Should he argue with useless talk or with words that serve no good purpose?

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can move mountains but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 8:1

About food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.

1 Timothy 4:7

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

2 Timothy 2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

Titus 1:14

and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of men who reject the truth.

James 4:1

What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don’t they come from the cravings that are at war within you?