1 Timothy 1:8

But we know that the law is good if a man use it according to its institution;

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7affecting to be doctors of the law, though they underhand neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

9knowing this, that the law is not made for the just man, but for the lawless and disorderly, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for men-slayers,

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Cross References

Romans 7:16But if what I would not, that I do, I concur with the law that it is excellent.

Romans 7:22For I am delighted with the law of God, as respecting the inward man:

Galatians 3:21Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? God forbid. For if there had been a law given which was capable of procuring life, verily righteousness would have been by the 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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