Titus 3:9

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

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Other Translations for Titus 3:9

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, as well as arguments against the law. For these are useless and empty.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And foolish questions, and genealogies, and strifes, and conflicts pertaining to the law, avoid; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Titus 3:9

ButG1161Conjunction avoidG4026Verb foolishG3474Adjective questionsG2214Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction genealogiesG1076Noun Feminine andG2532Conjunction contentionsG2054Noun Feminine andG2532ConjunctionstrivingsaboutG3163Noun FemininethelawG3544Adjective forG1063ConjunctiontheyareG1526Verb unprofitableG512Adjective andG2532Conjunction vainG3152Adjective

Commentary for Titus 3:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Titus 3:9

Summary

Avoid pointless debates and fruitless disputes

Event

Instructions to reject useless debates

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD