1 Timothy 1:8
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
Context
This verse from 1 Timothy Chapter 1 connects to 10 cross-references. Paul instructs Timothy to charge certain people not to teach different doctrine. The aim of the charge is love from a pure heart, good conscience, and sincere faith. The law is not for the just but for the lawless. Paul …
Other Translations
But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,
and we have known that the law <FI>is<Fi> good, if any one may use it lawfully;
We are conscious that the law is good, if a man makes a right use of it,
Cross References
Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which …
Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I hate every false way.
Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad.
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the …
And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I …
Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which …