# Connecting Statement:

Paul explains what Titus should avoid and how to treat those who cause contention among the believers.

# But avoid

"So avoid" or "Therefore, avoid"

# foolish debates

"arguments concerning unimportant matters"

# genealogies

This is the study of family kinship relationships.

# strife

"quarreling"

# the law

"the law of Moses"

# Reject anyone

"Stay away from anyone"

# after one or two warnings

"after you have warned that person once or twice"

# such a person

"a person like that"

# has turned from the right way

Paul speaks of someone who makes errors as if he were leaving the path on which he had been walking. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# condemns himself

"brings judgment on himself"

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/lawofmoses]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/sin]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/condemn]]