1 Timothy 1:8

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

9knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers[1:9]; for man-slayers,

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Cross References

Romans 7:16But if what I desire not, that I do, I consent to the law that it is good.

Romans 7:22For I delight in the law of God after the inward man.

Galatians 3:21Is then the law against the promises of God? Far be it! For if a law had been given which is able to make alive, truly righteousness would have been of 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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