Titus 3:9

But avoid foolish controversies, arguments about genealogies, quarrels, and fights about the Law. These things are useless and worthless.

2 Timothy 2:14

Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.

2 Timothy 2:23

Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

Job 15:3

Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?

1 Corinthians 8:1

Now concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 13:2

If I have the gift of prophecy and can understand all secrets and every form of knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains but have no love, I am nothing.

1 Timothy 1:3-7

When I was on my way to Macedonia, I urged you to stay in Ephesus so that you could instruct certain people to stop teaching false doctrine

1 Timothy 4:7

Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women. Instead, train yourself to be godly.

2 Timothy 2:16

However, avoid pointless discussions. For people will become more and more ungodly,

Titus 1:14

and not pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people 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 not pay attention to Jewish myths or commands given by people who reject the truth.
1 Timothy 1:3
When I was on my way to Macedonia, I urged you to stay in Ephesus so that you could instruct certain people to stop teaching false doctrine
1 Timothy 4:7
Do not have anything to do with godless myths and fables of old women. Instead, train yourself to be godly.
2 Timothy 2:23
Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

Unprofitable

Job 15:3
Should he engage in unprofitable argument, or give a speech that benefits no one?
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning food offered to idols: We know that we all possess knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can understand all secrets and every form of knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains but have no love, I am nothing.
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind others about these things, and warn them before God not to argue over words. Arguing does not do any good but only destroys those who are listening.

General references

2 Timothy 2:23
Do not have anything to do with foolish and stupid discussions, because you know they breed arguments.

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