1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good, if any one may use it lawfully;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7wishing to be teachers of the law, not knowing either what they are saying, or concerning what things they do affirm.

9knowing this, that the law is not made for the righteous, but for the unrighteous and disorderly, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and the profane, for patricides, matricides and homocides,

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Cross References

Romans 7:16But if I do that which I do not will, I consent to the law that it is beautiful;

Romans 7:22for I delight in the law of God according to the inward man;

Galatians 3:21Then was the law against the promises of God? it could not be so. For if the law was given being able to create life, truly justification would have been by 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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