Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels.
or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote controversial speculations rather than advancing God’s work—which is by faith.
Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.
Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.
Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless.
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?