Keraia
Titus 3

Titus 3:9

Avoid Divisions · Titus 3:9–11
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Translations

Modern
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
Traditional
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Literal
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and contentions and quarrels about the law; for they are unprofitable and futile.
Latin
Stultas autem quæstiones, et genealogias, et contentiones, et pugnas legis devita: sunt enim inutiles, et vanæ.

Original

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

Notes

Titus 3:1–11

The emphasis on sound teaching continues (1:9; 2:1). Now Paul shifts his focus to how the Christian community relates to society in general (compare 1 Timothy 2:2–4). As in Titus 2:1–15, God’s instructions for his people in 3:1–2 are based on his interactions with them (3:3–7; compare study note on 2:11–15). Paul then instructs Titus to avoid pointless arguments and to insist on beneficial teaching (3:8–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Parallels

Romans 16:17–20

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Genealogy Titus, Letter to

Topics

Arguing Christian Minister: Character and Attributes of Church Discipline Controlling your Thoughts Debating Dressing Up for Church False Doctrines: Unprofitable and Vain Genealogies: Subject of, to be Avoided Genealogy of No Spiritual Significance Preaching: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Quarreling Shunning Sowing Discord Strife: General Scriptures Concerning Strife: Ministers should Avoid Questions That Lead To Vanity: Foolish Questions Are