Titus 3:9

In 9 translations

BSB

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.

KJV

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

WEB

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

ASV

but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

LSV

but stand away from foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law—for they are unprofitable and vain.

YLT

and foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law, stand away from — for they are unprofitable and vain.

DBY

But foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and contentions about the law, shun; for they are unprofitable and vain.

DRC

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law. For they are unprofitable and vain.

GNV

But stay foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and brawlings about the Lawe: for they are vnprofitable and vaine.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔρεις καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο, εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι.

RP2018

μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔρεις καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο· εἰσὶν γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι.

TR-Boyd

μωρὰς δὲ ζητήσεις καὶ γενεαλογίας καὶ ἔρεις καὶ μάχας νομικὰς περιΐστασο· εἰσὶ γὰρ ἀνωφελεῖς καὶ μάταιοι.

SCR1894

μωρας δε ζητησεις και γενεαλογιας και ερεις και μαχας νομικας περιιστασο εισιν γαρ ανωφελεις και ματαιοι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Timothy 2:14Remind the believers of these things, charging them before God to avoid quarreling over words, which succeeds only in leading the listeners to ruin.
• 1 Timothy 4:7But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.
• 2 Timothy 2:23But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
• Titus 1:14and will pay no attention to Jewish myths or to the commands of men who have rejected the truth.
• 2 Timothy 2:16But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
• Job 15:3Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?
• 1 Timothy 1:3–7As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather…
• 1 Corinthians 8:1Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
• 1 Corinthians 13:2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

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