1 Timothy 1:8

We know, of course, that the Law is excellent, when used legitimately,

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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 want to be teachers of the Law, and yet do not understand either the words they use, or the subjects on which they speak so confidently.

9by one who recognizes that laws were not made for good people, but for the lawless and disorderly, for irreligious and wicked people, for those who are irreverent and profane, for those who ill-treat their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

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Cross References

Psalms 19:7The law of the Lord is perfect, renewing life. The decrees of the Lord are trusty, making the simple wise.

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

Romans 7:16But when I do what I want not to do, I am admitting that the Law is right.

Romans 7:22At heart I delight in the Law of God;

Galatians 3:21Does that set the Law in opposition to God’s promises? Heaven forbid! For, if a Law had been given capable of bestowing life, then righteousness would have actually owed its existence to 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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