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but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.
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Paul warns against 'foolish questions' and 'strivings about the law.' Commentators clarify these were not sincere theological inquiries, but speculative debates common in some Jewish circles. They involved intricate points of ceremonial law and genealogies that had no practical value for Christian living.
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Titus
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18th Century
Presbyterian
But avoid foolish questions and genealogies. (See the notes on 1 Timothy 1:4; also on 2 Timothy 2:16 and [Referenc…
Fightings about the law (μαχας νομικας). "Legal battles." See 1 Timothy 6:4; 2 Timothy 2:23. Wordy fights …
19th Century
Anglican
But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies.—The “questions” and “genealogies” have been discussed above ([Reference 1 T…
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Baptist
And genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. A man that is an heretic-
One wh…
“But” introduces the necessary reaction of Titus to matters contrary to the teaching insisted on in v.8. They are described as “foolish controversi…
16th Century
Protestant
But avoid foolish questions. There is no need to debate at length about the interpretation of this passage. He contrasts “questions” with …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But avoid foolish questions such as were started in the schools of the Jews; see (2 Timothy 2:23)
When the grace of God toward humanity has been declared, the necessity of good works is emphasized. Those who believe in God must be careful to mai…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Previously, the Apostle taught Titus what to propose when instructing his people. Now he shows what to avoid in his teaching.
The …
