⁹ But avoid foolish disputes, genealogies, contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and useless.

⁹ and foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about law, stand away from—for they are unprofitable and vain.

⁹ But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless.