King James Version
Titus 3:9 in the King James Version says “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable an...” — study this verse from Titus chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”
Titus 3:9 · KJV
That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;
Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.
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“foolish”
G3474dull or stupid (as if shut up), i.e., heedless, (morally) blockhead, (apparently) absurd
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“the law”
G3544according (or pertaining) to law, i.e., legal (ceremonially); as noun, an expert in the (mosaic) law
“avoid”
G4026to stand all around, i.e., (near) to be a bystander, or (aloof) to keep away from
“for”
G1063properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
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