1 Timothy 1:8
Now we know that, excellent, is the law, if one put it to a lawful use:—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
In Context
Cross References
Deuteronomy 4:6Therefore shall ye observe, and do [them], for that, will be your wisdom, and discernment, in the eyes of the peoples,—who will hear all these statutes, and will say—Nevertheless, a people wise and discerning, is this great nation.
Psalms 19:7The, law of Yahweh, is complete, Bringing back the soul, The, testimony of Yahweh, is confirmed, Making wise the simple;
Psalms 119:127For this cause, do I love thy commandments, More than gold, yea than fine gold!
Romans 7:16Now, if what I wish not the same I do, I consent unto the law that [it is] right.
Romans 7:22I have, in fact, a sympathetic pleasure in the law of God; according to the inner man.
Galatians 3:21Is, the law, then, against the promises [of God]? Far be it! For, if a law had been given, which had been able to give life, verily, in law, would have been our righteousness;
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 →