Controversies

…especially since you are acquainted with all the Jewish customs and controversies. I beg you, therefore, to listen to me patiently.

…he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,

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