Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

but shun foolish questionings, and genealogies, and strifes, and fightings about law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But have nothing to do with foolish questionings, and lists of generations, and fights and arguments about the law; for they are of no profit and foolish.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

but shun foolish questionings, genealogies, strife, and disputes about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law, stand away from -- for they are unprofitable and vain.