Bible Cross References
avoid
Titus 1:14
not giving heed to Jewish myths and commandments of men that turn away from the truth.
1 Timothy 1:3-7
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As I urged you when I went into Macedonia; remain in Ephesus that you may charge some not to teach other doctrines,
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nor give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which cause disputes rather than godly edification which is in faith.
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Now the purpose of the commandment is love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from sincere faith,
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from which some, having deviated, have turned aside to idle talk,
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desiring to be teachers of the Law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they strongly assert.
1 Timothy 4:7
But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise yourself toward godliness.
2 Timothy 2:23
But avoid foolish and unlearned questionings, knowing that they generate strife.
unprofitable
Job 15:3
Should he reason with speech that is not useful, or with words which do not profit?
1 Corinthians 8:1
Now concerning sacrifices to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.
1 Corinthians 13:2
And if I were to have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I were to have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
2 Timothy 2:14
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.