1 Timothy 1:8

Now we recognize that the law is good if people use it properly.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

7They have ambitions to be teachers of the law, but they have no idea what they're talking about or what they're so boldly announcing!

9We also know that law isn't laid down for those who do what is good and right, but for those who are rebellious and ignore the law. It applies to people who have no use for God, who are sinful, who treat nothing as holy and are completely irreligious. It's for those who kill fathers and mothers, for murderers,

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:6Be careful to observe them, because this will demonstrate your wisdom and insight to the other people living there who are watching. They will find out about all these rules and say, “The people of this great nation are very wise and have good insight.”

Psalms 19:7The Lord's law is beneficial, renewing spiritual life. The Lord's teaching is trustworthy, making inexperienced people wise.

Psalms 119:127This is why I love your commandments more than gold, more than the finest gold.

Romans 7:16But if I'm saying that I do what I don't want to, this shows that I admit the law is good and right.

Romans 7:22My inner self is delighted with God's law,

Galatians 3:21So does the law work against God's promises? Of course not! For if there was a law that could give life, then we could be made right by keeping it.

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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