Titus 3:9

New English Translation

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

Cross References

Job 15:3

Does he argue with useless talk, with words that have no value in them?

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have prophecy, and know all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Corinthians 8:1

With regard to food sacrificed to idols, we know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Timothy 4:7

But reject those myths fit only for the godless and gullible, and train yourself for godliness.

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind people of these things and solemnly charge them before the Lord not to wrangle over words. This is of no benefit; it just brings ruin on those who listen.

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid profane chatter, because those occupied with it will stray further and further into ungodliness,

2 Timothy 2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed infighting.

Titus 1:14

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

James 4:1

Where do the conflicts and where do the quarrels among you come from? Is it not from this, from your passions that battle inside you?