But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife.
Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to strive about words to no profit, to the ruin of the hearers.
But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.
But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will increase to more ungodliness.
But reject profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.
Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members?