Titus 3:9

New International Reader's Version

But keep away from foolish disagreements. Don’t argue about family histories. Don’t make trouble. Don’t fight about what the law teaches. Don’t argue about things like that. It doesn’t do any good. It doesn’t help anyone.

Cross References

Job 15:3

Would they argue with useless words? Would they give worthless speeches?

1 Corinthians 13:2

Suppose I have the gift of prophecy. Suppose I can understand all the secret things of God and know everything about him. And suppose I have enough faith to move mountains. If I don’t have love, I am nothing at all.

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now I want to deal with food sacrificed to statues of gods. We know that “We all have knowledge.” But knowledge makes people proud, while love builds them up.

1 Timothy 4:7

Don’t have anything to do with godless stories and silly tales. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

2 Timothy 2:14

Keep reminding God’s people of these things. While God is watching, warn them not to argue about words. That doesn’t have any value. It only destroys those who listen.

2 Timothy 2:16

Stay away from godless chatter. Those who take part in it will become more and more ungodly.

2 Timothy 2:23

Don’t have anything to do with arguing. It is dumb and foolish. You know it only leads to fights.

Titus 1:14

Then they will pay no attention to Jewish stories that aren’t true. They won’t listen to the mere human commands of people who turn away from the truth.

James 4:1

Why do you fight and argue among yourselves? Isn’t it because of your sinful desires? They fight within you.