1 Timothy 1:8

I know well that "the Law is good" if a man use it lawfully;

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Although they desire to be teachers of the law, they understand neither the words they use nor the subjects they talk about.

9but he must remember that the Law is not enacted for a good man, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the irreligious and sinful, for the godless and profane, for parricides and murderers,

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Cross References

Romans 7:16If then I habitually do what I do not intend to do, I am consenting to the Law, that it is right.

Romans 7:22For in my inmost self I delight in the law of God;

Galatians 3:21Is the Law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not; for if a law had been given which could make alive, then righteousness would actually have come from 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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