Titus 3:9 Cross References - Etheridge

⁹ But from foolish disputations, and from tales of genealogies, and from contentions, and strifes of the sophree,[Scribes.] withdraw; for profit is not in them, and they are vain.

¹ RESPECTING the sacrifices of idols, we know that in all of us there is knowledge; and knowledge inflateth, but love buildeth up.

² And though there were in me prophecy, and I knew all mysteries, and all knowledge, and though there were in me all faith, as that I could remove the mountain,[Mountains. - WALTON'S edit.] and love were not in me, I should be nothing.

³ I requested of thee, when I would go into Makedunia, to remain at Ephesos, and instruct certain men that they teach not various doctrines, ⁴ nor throw themselves (away) upon stories and tales of generations which have no end,[Soko, "design or scope."] (but) which rather subserve contentions, and not edification in the faith of Aloha. ⁵ But the end [Soko, "design or scope."] of the commandment is love, from a pure heart, and from a good conscience, and from genuine faith. ⁶ And from them that have erred, and have declined to vain words, ⁷ seeking to become teachers of the law, while they understand not what they speak, nor that concerning which they contend.

⁷ But from the foolish stories of old women abstain; and exercise thy soul in righteousness.

¹⁴ Of these (truths) remind them, and testify before our Lord, that they contend not with unprofitable words, to the overturning of those who hear them.

¹⁶ From vain words which have no utility in them withdraw; for they add greatly to the wickedness of those who are occupied with them.

²³ From foolish controversies which are without instruction withdraw; for thou knowest that they beget strifes.[Fightings.]

¹⁴ nor cast themselves to the fables of the Jihudoyee, and to the mandates of men who hate the truth.