Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
Unprofitable
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Bible References
Avoid
Titus 1:14
and not study Jewish fictions or commands given by men who reject the truth.
1 Timothy 1:3
As I asked you to do when I was on my way to Macedonia, stay on in Ephesus in order to warn certain people there not to teach strange views
1 Timothy 4:7
But let worldly fictions and old wives' tales alone. Train yourself for the religious life.
2 Timothy 2:23
Avoid foolish, crude speculations; you know they only lead to quarrels,
Unprofitable
1 Corinthians 8:1
About food that has been offered to idols, it is true, as you say, that we all have some knowledge on that matter. Knowledge gives people airs; love is what builds up character.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I am inspired to preach and know all the secret truths and possess all knowledge, and if I have such perfect faith that I can move mountains, but have no love, I am nothing.
2 Timothy 2:14
Remind men of these things. Charge them before God to avoid idle arguments which do no one any good and only bring destruction on those who listen to them.
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2 Timothy 2:23
Avoid foolish, crude speculations; you know they only lead to quarrels,