Bible verse
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
Titus 3:9 · BSB
The verses around it, from Titus 3.
5 He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.
6 This is the Spirit He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior,
7 so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.
8 This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
9 But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
10 Reject a divisive man after a first and second admonition,
11 knowing that such a man is corrupt and sinful; he is self-condemned.
12 As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.
13 Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.
KJV
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings 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.
ERV
but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
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