Titus 3:9

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

But avoid stupid controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels over the law, for they are unprofitable and futile.

Cross References

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind them of this, and charge them before the Lord to avoid disputing about words, which does no good, but only ruins the hearers.

2 Timothy 2:23

Have nothing to do with stupid, senseless controversies; you know that they breed quarrels.

1 Timothy 4:7

Have nothing to do with godless and silly myths. Train yourself in godliness;

2 Timothy 2:16

Avoid such godless chatter, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness,

Titus 1:14

instead of giving heed to Jewish myths or to commands of men who reject the truth.

Job 15:3

Should he argue in unprofitable talk, or in words with which he can do no good?

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food offered to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” “Knowledge” puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 13:2

And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

James 4:1

What causes wars, and what causes fightings among you? Is it not your passions that are at war in your members?