Remind them of these things, charging them before the Lord not to argue with empty words to no good, to the destruction of the hearers.

But shun profane and idle babblings, for they will proceed to more ungodliness.

nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.

But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.

he is proud, understanding nothing, but is sick with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, slander, evil conjecture,

useless wranglings of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.

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