Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
false Doctrines » Unprofitable and vain
Don’t be led astray by various kinds of strange teachings; for it is good for the heart to be established by grace and not by foods, since those involved in them have not benefited.
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Exhortations » Special » To avoid various forms of evil
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.
Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause dissensions and obstacles contrary to the doctrine you have learned. Avoid them,
Verse Concepts
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Turn away from it, and pass it by.
But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.
Genealogies » Subject of, to be avoided
or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Genealogy » Of no spiritual significance
And don’t presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that God is able to raise up children for Abraham from these stones!
or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
Questions » Foolish to be avoided
he is conceited, understanding nothing, but has a sick interest in disputes and arguments over words. From these come envy, quarreling, slander, evil suspicions,
or to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies. These promote empty speculations rather than God’s plan, which operates by faith.
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.
Strife » Ministers should » Avoid questions that lead to
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
But reject foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they breed quarrels.
Vanity » Foolish questions are
Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you, avoiding irreverent, empty speech and contradictions from the “knowledge” that falsely bears that name.
But avoid foolish debates, genealogies, quarrels, and disputes about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.
But avoid irreverent, empty speech, for this will produce an even greater measure of godlessness.
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.
Some have deviated from these and turned aside to fruitless discussion. They want to be teachers of the law, although they don't understand what they are saying or what they are insisting on.