Titus 3:9 kjv — But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable a…

King James Version

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

— Titus 3:9, King James Version

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Titus 3 — Context

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Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;

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That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

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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.

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

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A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject;

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Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.

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When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.

Titus 3:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Titus 3:9 say?
Titus 3:9 in the King James Version reads: “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.”
Where is Titus 3:9 in the Bible?
Titus 3:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Titus, chapter 3, verse 9.
Who wrote Titus?
Titus is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of Titus about?
Paul writes Titus to "set in order" the churches of Crete — appoint qualified elders, silence false teachers, and call God's people to lives that adorn the gospel. The letter has one of the New Testament's clearest summaries of the gospel of grace.
What are the major themes of Titus?
Titus explores themes including Church Order, Good Works, Grace That Trains, Sound Doctrine. These themes shape the meaning and context of Titus 3:9.
What translation should I read Titus 3:9 in?
Titus 3:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Titus 3:9?
Titus 3:9 reads (KJV): “But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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