Titus 3:9

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

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

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

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

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    But{G1161} avoid{G4026}{(G5732)} foolish{G3474} questions{G2214}, and{G2532} genealogies{G1076}, and{G2532} contentions{G2054}, and{G2532} strivings about{G3163} the law{G3544}; for{G1063} they are{G1526}{(G5748)} unprofitable{G512} and{G2532} vain{G3152}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    Folisshe questions and genealogies and braulinges and stryfe aboute the lawe avoyde for they are vnproffitable and superfluous.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    As for folish questions, and genealogies, and braulynges and stryuynges aboute ye lawe, auoyde the, for they are vnprofitable and vayne.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

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

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    But foolishe questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and striuinges about the lawe, auoyde: for they are vnprofitable and vayne.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

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

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.

  • World English Bible (2000)

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

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the law, because they are useless and empty.

Referenced Verses

  • 2 Tim 2:14 : 14 Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.
  • 2 Tim 2:23 : 23 But avoid foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed quarrels.
  • Titus 1:14 : 14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and human commandments that turn away from the truth.
  • 2 Tim 2:16 : 16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.
  • Job 15:3 : 3 Should he argue in a way that is useless and speak words that bring no benefit?
  • 1 Cor 8:1 : 1 Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
  • 1 Cor 13:2 : 2 If I have the gift of prophecy, understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.
  • 1 Tim 1:3-7 : 3 Just as I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went to Macedonia, so that you might command certain people not to teach false doctrines, 4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship of God that is by faith. 5 The goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith. 6 Some have departed from these and turned aside to meaningless talk. 7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or what they so confidently affirm.
  • 1 Tim 4:7 : 7 Reject worldly and silly myths, and instead, train yourself in godliness.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Tim 2:22-24
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    84%

    22 Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

    23 But avoid foolish and ignorant controversies, because you know they breed quarrels.

    24 And the servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome but must be gentle to everyone, able to teach, and patient when wronged.

  • 1 Tim 1:3-7
    5 verses
    81%

    3 Just as I urged you to remain in Ephesus when I went to Macedonia, so that you might command certain people not to teach false doctrines,

    4 nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship of God that is by faith.

    5 The goal of our instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.

    6 Some have departed from these and turned aside to meaningless talk.

    7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or what they so confidently affirm.

  • Titus 3:10
    76%

    10 Warn a person who causes divisions once or twice, and then have nothing more to do with him.

  • 2 Tim 2:14-16
    3 verses
    75%

    14 Keep reminding them of these things, and solemnly warn them before God not to quarrel about words. Such arguments are useless and lead to the ruin of those who listen.

    15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.

    16 Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly.

  • 1 Tim 6:3-5
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    3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness,

    4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and arguments about words, which result in envy, strife, slander, and evil suspicions.

    5 These lead to constant friction among people who are corrupted in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means to profit. Stay away from such people.

  • Titus 3:8
    74%

    8 This saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believed in God may be careful to devote themselves to good works. These things are excellent and profitable for all people.

  • Titus 1:13-14
    2 verses
    73%

    13 This testimony is true. Therefore, rebuke them sharply so that they may be sound in the faith,

    14 not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and human commandments that turn away from the truth.

  • 1 Tim 6:20
    73%

    20 O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent and empty speech and contradictions from what is falsely called knowledge.

  • 1 Tim 4:7-8
    2 verses
    73%

    7 Reject worldly and silly myths, and instead, train yourself in godliness.

    8 For bodily training is of some value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.

  • Titus 3:14
    71%

    14 Our people must learn to devote themselves to good works to meet urgent needs, so that they will not be unfruitful.

  • Titus 1:9-10
    2 verses
    70%

    9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who oppose it.

    10 For there are many who are rebellious, idle talkers, and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party.

  • Heb 13:9
    70%

    9 Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by God’s grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which have not benefited those who have followed them.

  • Job 15:3
    69%

    3 Should he argue in a way that is useless and speak words that bring no benefit?

  • 1 Tim 1:9-10
    2 verses
    69%

    9 We also know that the law is not made for the righteous but for the lawless and rebellious, the ungodly and sinners, the unholy and profane, those who strike their fathers and mothers, and murderers,

    10 the sexually immoral, those who practice homosexuality, slave traders, liars, perjurers, and whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine,

  • Titus 3:2-3
    2 verses
    68%

    2 Speak evil of no one, avoid quarrels, be gentle, and show perfect courtesy to everyone.

    3 For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another.

  • Rom 16:17
    68%

    17 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Keep away from them.

  • 2 Tim 3:7
    68%

    7 Always learning but never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

  • 1 Tim 6:11
    68%

    11 But you, man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

  • 1 Tim 4:15
    67%

    15 Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that your progress may be evident to all.

  • 2 Tim 3:5
    67%

    5 They will have a form of godliness but deny its power. Stay away from such people.

  • 2 Tim 3:14
    67%

    14 But you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you have learned it.

  • 2 Tim 3:9
    67%

    9 But they will not get very far because their folly will be clear to everyone, just as the folly of Jannes and Jambres became evident.

  • Col 2:22-23
    2 verses
    67%

    22 which all perish as they are used—based on human commands and teachings.

    23 These have an appearance of wisdom in self-made religion, false humility, and severe treatment of the body, but they have no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

  • Eph 5:6
    66%

    6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.

  • 2 Thess 3:11
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    11 We hear that some among you are living idle lives, refusing to work and instead becoming busybodies.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
    66%

    4 They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

  • 2 Tim 2:5
    66%

    5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, they do not receive a victor's crown unless they compete according to the rules.

  • Gal 5:26
    66%

    26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

  • 1 Tim 5:13
    66%

    13 At the same time, they also learn to be idle, going around from house to house. Not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, saying things they should not.

  • 2 Pet 3:16-17
    2 verses
    66%

    16 As he does in all his letters, speaking in them of these matters. In them, there are some things that are hard to understand, which the ignorant and unstable twist, as they do the other Scriptures, to their own destruction.

    17 Therefore, beloved, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you are not carried away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own steadfastness.

  • Rom 2:20
    66%

    20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the form of knowledge and truth—

  • 1 Sam 12:21
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    21 Do not turn aside, for you would be following things that are worthless and cannot benefit or deliver you, for they are meaningless.

  • Titus 1:16
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    16 They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him, being detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good work.

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