1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good, if any man uses it lawfully,

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

In Context

7desiring to be law teachers, understanding neither what they say, nor about what they confidently assert.

9knowing this, that law is not laid down for righteous men, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the irreverent and sinful, for the impious and profane, for father killers and mother killers, for man killers,

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:6Keep therefore and do them, for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the peoples, who shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

Psalms 19:7The law of LORD is perfect, restoring the soul. The testimony of LORD is sure, making a simple man wise.

Psalms 119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold, yea, above fine gold.

Romans 7:16But if I do this that I do not want, I agree with the law that it is good.

Romans 7:22For I delight in the law of God according to the inner man,

Galatians 3:21Is the law therefore against the promises of God? May it not happen! For if a law was given that could make alive, truly righteousness would be from law.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:6-12

Timothy Reminded of His Charge. ( a. d. 64.) 5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: 6 From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; 7 Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm. 8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; 9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for… Read the whole commentary →

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