Verse 9

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

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  • 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.