Titus 3:9

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

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers.

2 Timothy 2:23

But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

Job 15:3

Should he argue with useless talk
or with words that serve no good purpose?

1 Corinthians 8:1

About food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy
and understand all mysteries
and all knowledge,
and if I have all faith
so that I can move mountains
but do not have love, I am nothing.

1 Timothy 1:3-7

As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may instruct certain people not to teach different doctrine

1 Timothy 4:7

But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,

2 Timothy 2:16

But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.

Titus 1:14

and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of men who reject the truth.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Avoid

Titus 1:14
and may not pay attention to Jewish myths and the commands of men who reject the truth.
1 Timothy 1:3
As I urged you when I went to Macedonia, remain in Ephesus so that you may instruct certain people not to teach different doctrine
1 Timothy 4:7
But have nothing to do with irreverent and silly myths. Rather, train yourself in godliness,
2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

Unprofitable

Job 15:3
Should he argue with useless talk
or with words that serve no good purpose?
1 Corinthians 8:1
About food offered to idols: We know that “we all have knowledge.” Knowledge inflates with pride, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy
and understand all mysteries
and all knowledge,
and if I have all faith
so that I can move mountains
but do not have love, I am nothing.
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind them of these things, charging them before God not to fight about words; this is in no way profitable and leads to the ruin of the hearers.

General references

2 Timothy 2:23
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.

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