1 Timothy 1:8

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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, though they neither understand what they say, nor what things they assert.

9knowing this, that a law does not lie against a righteous person, but against the lawless and unruly, the impious and wicked, the unholy and profane,

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Cross References

Romans 7:16And if 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, as to the inward man:

Galatians 3:21Is the law then contrary to the promises of God? not at all: for if a law had been given, which could have confered life, certainly 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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