1 Timothy 1:8

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

Webster Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

7Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor concerning what they affirm.

9Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers, and murderers of mothers, for man-slayers,

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Cross References

Deuteronomy 4:6Keep therefore and do them ; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which will hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.

Psalms 19:7The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalms 119:127Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yes, above fine gold.

Romans 7:16If then I do that which I would not, I consent to the law that it is good.

Romans 7:22For I delight in the law of God, after the inward man:

Galatians 3:21Is the law then against the promises of God? By no means: for if there had been a law given which could give 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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